Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 718: Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 718 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board. Primary sponsor: Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), Johnson. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Co-author authorized.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Johnson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Judith Zaffirini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate