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

SB 43: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action August 12, 2025: Reported engrossed

Plain-language summary

SB 43 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on July 23, 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). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 12, 2025): Reported engrossed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Judith Zaffirini (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.