Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

SB 18: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

Introduced Last action August 15, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

SB 18 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control. Primary sponsor: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 15, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic).