SB 1911 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments, stream assessments units, and drainage areas.

SB 1911 restricts new permits for direct discharges of waste or pollutants from domestic wastewater treatment facilities into specific high-quality water areas. It applies only to stream segments, stream assessment units, or drainage areas that met strict water quality standards on September 1, 2025 (having at least 10 water quality samples over 10 years with phosphorus levels below 0.06 mg/L in 75% of samples). The bill prohibits new permits for these designated areas but allows exceptions for municipal wastewater facilities, storm sewer systems, and general stormwater permits. This directly affects developers and facilities seeking new discharge permits in designated high-quality water regions. The law aims to protect water quality in areas meeting the established criteria.
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Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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