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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Stan Gerdes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Ben Bumgarner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Terri Leo-Wilson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- House passage reported
- Reason for vote recorded in Journal
- Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Passed to 3rd reading
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