Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 5188: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5188 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells. Primary sponsor: Janie Lopez (Republican), Stan Lambert (Republican), Terry Wilson (Republican), John Lujan (Republican), Ryan Guillen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janie Lopez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Stan Lambert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Terry Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| John Lujan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“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
- Committee substitute considered in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Referred to Natural Resources
- Read first time
- Filed