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SB 1387

Relating to the membership of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Judith Zaffirini

SB 1387 restructures Texas Groundwater Protection Committee membership to adjust stakeholder representation and advisory composition on state groundwater policy.

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
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Bill Summary · SB 1387

Legislative bill overview

SB 1387 modifies the composition and membership structure of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee. The bill adjusts who serves on this advisory committee that provides guidance on groundwater management and protection policies in Texas.

Why is this important

Groundwater is critical to Texas's water supply, agriculture, and economy, making the committee's composition significant for policy direction. Changes to committee membership can shift priorities, expertise representation, and which stakeholder interests receive attention in groundwater protection decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Stakeholder representation: Disputes over whether the revised membership adequately represents farmers, cities, environmental groups, and industry interests
  • Government influence vs. independence: Questions about whether changes strengthen or weaken the committee's independence from political pressure
  • Regional balance: Concerns that membership adjustments may favor certain geographic regions over others, particularly given Texas's diverse water needs across aquifers

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

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