Bill

SB 2026

85(R) - 2017
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Agriculture

Companion Bill

HB 1536

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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  • Neutral
  • Neutral
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Author(s)

José Rodríguez

Bill Caption

Relating to a biennial report on stormwater infrastructure in this state.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is required to file a biennial report with the governor and legislature outlining commission activities and recommendations. SB 2026 would also require the inclusion of details, recommendations, goals, and progress concerning green stormwater infrastructure (which reduces and treats stormwater at the source through natural processes). Each biennium, the TCEQ would be required to appoint a Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Report Group to create this report.

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 2026 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.

Organizations Supporting

Clean Water Action
Dow Chemical Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Sierra Club