Relating to a requirement to report to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation an abandoned or deteriorated water well identified during an inspection of an on-site sewage disposal system.
SB 2500 requires inspectors of on-site sewage disposal systems to report abandoned or deteriorated water wells found during inspections to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). This applies to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, its authorized agents, or designated inspectors during routine sewage system inspections. The bill mandates that the location of such wells be reported to TDLR, aiming to address potential contamination risks from neglected wells. The requirement takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
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Apr 3, 2025
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Judith Zaffirini
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