Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 1177: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1177 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded. Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 127 |
| Trey Wharton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Natural Resources
- Read first time
- Filed