HB 5207 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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