Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 27: Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district.

Passed both chambers Last action September 3, 2025: House appoints conferees-reported

Plain-language summary

HB 27 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a groundwater study of certain aquifers underlying the territory of the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District by the Texas Water Development Board before the issuance of permits or permit amendments by the district. Primary sponsor: Cody Harris (Republican), Trent Ashby (Republican), Daniel Alders (Republican), Cole Hefner (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 3, 2025): House appoints conferees-reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cody Harris (Republican); Trent Ashby (Republican); Daniel Alders (Republican); Cole Hefner (Republican); and 2 more. 8 co-sponsors.