Statute
SB 7 — Texas Water Supply & Infrastructure Financing
Where it stands
Lifecycle
- ✓
Filed
Introduced and read the first time, then referred to a committee.
- ✓
Committee
Studied in committee — a public hearing, then a committee report.
- ✓
1st chamber
Debated and passed on second and third reading in its first chamber.
- ✓
2nd chamber
Sent to the other chamber to repeat committee and floor votes.
- ✓
Conference
If the chambers disagree, a conference committee reconciles the versions.
- ✓
Enrolled
Passed both chambers and signed by the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor.
- ✓
Governor
Sent to the governor to sign, allow to become law, or veto.
- 8
Law — current stage
Enacted and in effect as Texas law.
What it does
A package of financing, administrative, and infrastructure measures aimed at Texas's current and projected water shortages, expanding state water-supply funding and long-term planning.
Why it matters
It frames how Texas pays to secure future water — the backdrop against which heavy new water users like data centers compete with farms, ranches, and households for a limited supply.
Last action: Enacted, 89th Legislature (2025)
Summary is our own words, for general information only and not legal advice. The stages shown reflect the standard Texas legislative process; follow the link above for the official record.