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HB 3433

Relating to fees assessed by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Stan Gerdes

HB 3433 modifies fee authority for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District, affecting how property owners are assessed for local water management and conservation activities.

Referred to Natural Resources
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Bill Summary · HB 3433

Legislative bill overview

HB 3433 modifies the fee structure and assessment authority of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (GCD), a local water management agency in Texas. The bill appears to adjust how the district can assess and collect fees from property owners within its jurisdiction for groundwater management and conservation activities.

Why is this important

Groundwater conservation districts are critical infrastructure for managing Texas's limited water resources, particularly in regions like the Lost Pines area that depend heavily on groundwater. Changes to fee authority directly affect property owners' financial obligations and the district's ability to fund water conservation, monitoring, and management programs that protect long-term water availability.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on property owners – Fee modifications could increase or restructure how landowners pay for groundwater management, affecting agricultural operations, rural residents, and businesses differently
  • District funding capacity – Changes to fee authority may limit the GCD's revenue for essential water monitoring, conservation projects, and regulatory enforcement needed to prevent aquifer depletion
  • Agricultural vs. non-agricultural impact – Fee structures often affect farmers and ranchers disproportionately, raising equity concerns about who bears groundwater management costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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