Texas SB14: 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 enrolled text, August 26, 2025:

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, reuse, or conservation performance that …

Sponsors

• Charles Perry (R, SD-028) · primary sponsor
• Carol Alvarado (D, SD-006)
• Paul Bettencourt (R, SD-007)
• Brian Birdwell (R, SD-022)
• Cesar Blanco (D, SD-029)
• Donna Campbell (R, SD-025)
• Charles Creighton (R, SD-004)
• Sarah Eckhardt (D, SD-014)
• Maria Flores (D, HD-051)
• Roland Gutierrez (D, SD-019)
• Brent Hagenbuch (R, SD-030)
• Bob Hall (R, SD-002)

Latest actions

1. September 17, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26
2. September 17, 2025: Signed by the Governor
3. August 28, 2025: Sent to the Governor
4. August 28, 2025: Signed in the House
5. August 27, 2025: Signed in the Senate
6. August 26, 2025: Reported enrolled
7. August 26, 2025: House passage reported
8. August 26, 2025: Reason for vote recorded in Journal
9. August 26, 2025: Record vote (RV#85)
10. August 26, 2025: Passed

Votes

• Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Vote (Out of committee): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Finance Committee Vote (Out of committee): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#85 (August 26, 2025): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Record vote RV#73 (August 26, 2025): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Rules suspended-Three day rule (August 18, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Read 3rd time (August 18, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB14?

SB14 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd 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 SB14 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 SB14?

Signed into law as of September 17, 2025. Latest action: Effective on 1/1/26 (September 17, 2025).

Who sponsored SB14?

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

Where is the official record for SB14?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=SB00014