Relating to the establishment of a grant program by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to plug abandoned and deteriorating water wells.

SB 2506 creates a grant program administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to help cover costs for plugging abandoned or deteriorating water wells. The program provides reimbursement for up to 50% of plugging costs to eligible water districts or landowners who plug wells outside district boundaries. Applicants must submit documentation proving the well was properly plugged according to state rules, and the Texas Water Development Board verifies compliance. The grants are funded through money appropriated by the legislature in the general revenue fund. This bill directly affects landowners and water districts managing well sites, with the program set to take effect in September 2025.