Relating to the authority of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District to regulate structures near Medina Lake.

HB 2774 grants the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District the authority to regulate the construction of structures below Medina Lake's high water line within their district boundaries. The bill requires the district to adopt permitting rules for such structures but exempts projects built by cities, counties, or other government entities. This directly affects property owners and developers planning near Medina Lake, as they may now need permits for construction in the regulated zone. The key provision creates a new regulatory framework for lakefront development without changing water rights or environmental standards. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.