Relating to the liability of a groundwater conservation district for actions of the district restricting groundwater production from a well.
HB 217 creates legal immunity for groundwater conservation districts in Texas when they restrict well production. The bill states that districts cannot be held liable for damages resulting from actions like enforcing water rules, issuing permits, or limiting well output. This applies specifically to cases where the legal claim arises after the bill becomes effective. The law directly affects groundwater districts (which manage local water resources) and well owners who might otherwise sue over production restrictions.
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Jul 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jul 28, 2025
Last action Jul 28, 2025
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3 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Cody Harris
RRepublican
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Jeff Barry
RRepublican
P
Stan Gerdes
RRepublican
Co
Angelia Orr
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Isaac
RRepublican
Co
Cecil Bell
RRepublican
Co
Cole Hefner
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Alders
RRepublican
Co
Denise Villalobos
RRepublican
Co
Don McLaughlin
RRepublican
Co
Gary VanDeaver
RRepublican
Co
Janie Lopez
RRepublican
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