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HB 3363

Relating to the creation of certain regional conservation and reclamation districts.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Terry Canales

HB 3363 creates regional conservation and reclamation districts in Texas to coordinate multi-county water management and environmental protection across jurisdictional boundaries.

Referred to Natural Resources
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Bill Summary · HB 3363

Legislative bill overview

HB 3363 authorizes the creation of regional conservation and reclamation districts in Texas, establishing new governmental entities that would manage water resources, environmental conservation, and land reclamation across multiple counties or jurisdictions. The bill outlines the framework for forming these districts, including governance structures and operational authorities.

Why is this important

Texas faces significant water management challenges due to population growth, drought conditions, and competing demands between agricultural, municipal, and environmental interests. Regional conservation districts could coordinate water planning and land management across larger geographic areas more efficiently than fragmented local efforts, though they also represent new layers of government authority over resource use.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. regional authority: Whether regional districts should supersede or coordinate with existing local water authorities and county governments
  • Funding mechanisms: How these new districts will be financed (taxes, fees, state appropriations) and who bears the cost burden
  • Scope of authority: Whether districts should have permitting power, regulatory enforcement capabilities, or land acquisition rights that might affect private property owners and agricultural operations

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

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