Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 7: Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 7 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. Primary sponsor: Charles Perry (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Flores, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Johnson, King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Borris Miles (Democratic), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Cody Harris (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): See remarks for effective date.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Carol Alvarado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Flores | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roland Gutierrez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Hancock | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| José Menéndez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Borris Miles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Cody Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Birdwell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joan Huffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- See remarks for effective date
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the House
- Signed in the Senate
- Reported enrolled
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
- Record vote
- Senate concurs in House amendment(s)
- Read
- House amendment(s) laid before the Senate
- House passage as amended reported
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