Texas SB13: Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

What the bill says

An act relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

From the engrossed text, August 12, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 395, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 395.0231 to read as follows: [ADDED: Sec.][ADDED: ][ADDED: 395.0231.][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER ] [ADDED: AND WASTEWATER FEES. (a) ][ADDED: ][ADDED: A political subdivision shall provide a ] [ADDED: credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed ] [ADDED: to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, ] [ADDED: contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or ] [ADDED: product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings.] [ADDED: (b)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit ] [ADDED: under this section includes a facility, system, or product that:] [ADDED: (1)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: reduces per service unit water consumption, supply ] [ADDED: requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution ] [] [ADDED: (2)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: decreases the need of wastewater collection and ] [] [ADDED: (3)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage ] [ or] [ADDED: (4)][ADDED: ][ADDED: ][ADDED: integrates practices or technologies that achieve ] [ADDED: water efficiency, …

Sponsors

• Charles Perry (R, SD-028) · primary sponsor
• Carol Alvarado (D, SD-006)
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)
• Donna Campbell (R, SD-025)
• Charles Creighton (R, SD-004)
• Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014)
• Brent Hagenbuch (R, SD-030)
• Adam Hinojosa (R, SD-027)
• Ken King (R, HD-088)
• Lois Kolkhorst (R, SD-018)
• Jose Menendez (D, SD-026)
• Borris Miles (D, SD-013)

Latest actions

1. August 12, 2025: Reported engrossed
2. August 12, 2025: Passed
3. August 12, 2025: Read 3rd time
4. August 12, 2025: Record vote
5. August 12, 2025: Three day rule suspended
6. August 12, 2025: Vote recorded in Journal
7. August 12, 2025: Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
8. August 12, 2025: Rules suspended-Regular order of business
9. August 12, 2025: Co-author authorized
10. August 11, 2025: Committee report printed and distributed

Votes

• Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (August 12, 2025): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (August 12, 2025): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB13?

SB13 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 1st Special Session): Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

What does SB13 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

What is the status of SB13?

Passed one chamber as of August 12, 2025. Latest action: Reported engrossed (August 12, 2025).

Who sponsored SB13?

Charles Perry (R, SD-028), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB13?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=SB00013