Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 395.0231: CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES.

(a) A political subdivision shall provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings.
(b) A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit under this section includes a facility, system, or product that:
(1) reduces per service unit water consumption, supply requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution infrastructure per service unit;
(2) decreases the need of wastewater collection and treatment facilities per service unit;
(3) diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage facilities per service unit; or
(4) integrates practices or technologies that achieve water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceeds standard compliance requirements.
(c) A political subdivision that provides a credit under this section shall establish procedures for:
(1) calculating and applying the credits in a fair and consistent manner; and
(2) reviewing and approving credits under this section.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 15 (S.B. 14), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.

Where this section sits in the code

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
SUBTITLE C. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS APPLYING TO MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 395. FINANCING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY NEW DEVELOPMENT IN MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND CERTAIN OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER B. AUTHORIZATION OF IMPACT FEE

(b) A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit under this section includes a facility, system, or product that:

(1) reduces per service unit water consumption, supply requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution infrastructure per service unit;

(2) decreases the need of wastewater collection and treatment facilities per service unit;

(3) diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage facilities per service unit; or

(4) integrates practices or technologies that achieve water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceeds standard compliance requirements.

(1) calculating and applying the credits in a fair and consistent manner; and

(2) reviewing and approving credits under this section.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., 2nd C.S., Ch. 15 (S.B. 14), Sec. 1, eff. January 1, 2026.

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