Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
HB 5207 requires Texas water authorities to notify affected parties within 30 days of discovering groundwater contamination. It mandates written notice (via mail, email, or door delivery) to private well owners, local groundwater conservation districts, and residents living within one mile of contamination sites. The bill amends the Water Code to standardize these notification procedures, ensuring timely communication about potential water safety risks. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Referred to Natural Resources
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Apr 7, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ryan Guillen
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