Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 215: Relating to the liability of a landowner for the withdrawal and beneficial use of groundwater.
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 215 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on July 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the liability of a landowner for the withdrawal and beneficial use of groundwater. Primary sponsor: Keith Bell (Republican), Stan Gerdes (Republican), Angelia Orr (Republican), Cody Harris (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 28, 2025): Filed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Stan Gerdes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Angelia Orr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Daniel Alders | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Cecil Bell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Jay Dean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Sam Harless | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 126 |
| Cole Hefner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Helen Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Janie Lopez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Don McLaughlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| VanDeaver | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Denise Villalobos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Wes Virdell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Terry Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Filed