Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd 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.

Vetoed Last action September 17, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor

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), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Birdwell, César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Flores, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), King, José Menéndez (Democratic), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Ben Bumgarner (Republican), Terri Leo-Wilson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (September 17, 2025): Vetoed by the Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Birdwell; and 13 more.