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Statute

SB 7 — Texas Water Supply & Infrastructure Financing

All legislation
In effectSB 7 · 89R (2025) · Senate

Where it stands

Lifecycle

  1. Filed

    Introduced and read the first time, then referred to a committee.

  2. Committee

    Studied in committee — a public hearing, then a committee report.

  3. 1st chamber

    Debated and passed on second and third reading in its first chamber.

  4. 2nd chamber

    Sent to the other chamber to repeat committee and floor votes.

  5. Conference

    If the chambers disagree, a conference committee reconciles the versions.

  6. Enrolled

    Passed both chambers and signed by the Speaker and Lieutenant Governor.

  7. Governor

    Sent to the governor to sign, allow to become law, or veto.

  8. 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.

Stolen Water
View the official record (Texas Legislature Online)

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.

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