Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes water project incentives in Texas.

Highlights:

• Requires a political subdivision to provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a facility, system, or product eligible for a credit under this section includes a facility, system, or product that (Sec. 1):

• Reduces per service unit water consumption, supply requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution infrastructure per service unit; 

• Decreases the need for wastewater collection and treatment facilities per service unit;

• Diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage facilities per service unit; or

• Integrates practices or technologies that achieve water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceeds standard compliance requirements.

• Requires a political subdivision that provides a credit under this section shall establish procedures for (Sec. 1):

• Calculating and applying the credits fairly and consistently; and

• Reviewing and approving credits under this section.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect January 1, 2026 (Sec. 2).

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