Relating to the relocation or removal of dredged spoils or materials by a navigation district.
This bill requires Texas navigation districts to cover costs if they need to move dredged material (sediment removed during waterway maintenance) from another district's authorized disposal site. If relocation reduces another district's capacity at that site, the requesting district must replace the lost capacity in a new location and pay for any extra transportation costs. The law applies specifically to districts managing dredged material placement areas and mandates compliance with federal Corps of Engineers rules. It became effective immediately upon the governor's signature on May 19, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Signed May 19, 2025
Maddy AI version diff · 2 comparisons
What changed between versions
Engrossed
→
Enrolled
·
4 edits
·
May 19, 2025
MODERATE
The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final form ready for the Governor's signature. The substantive policy content regarding dredged spoils relocation remains unchanged, but the document now includes official certification of passage by both legislative chambers and the Governor's approval.
TECHNICAL
Header information changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' version, indicating the bill has passed all legislative stages.
Added certification statements confirming the bill passed the Senate on April 24, 2025, and the House on May 2, 2025, with vote counts.
Added signature lines for the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Chief Clerk of the House, and Governor.
Removed original bill tracking numbers and formatting markers used during the legislative process.
Floor votes · House May 1, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
48
Key actions
15
Committee
10
May 19, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 1, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (124-0-22)
house
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 25, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Creighton
RRepublican
P
Terri Leo-Wilson
RRepublican
P
Will Metcalf
RRepublican
Co
Brent Hagenbuch
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about SB 1746
Scope: TX
Hi! I can help you understand SB 1746. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline