HB 4026
bill making TCEQ consider flood data for wastewater permits
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Issue, amend or renew, flood planning goes into the decision.
The bill requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider flood planning and mitigation information when it issues, amends, or renews permits for wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, or waste discharges. It touches TCEQ and the operators of wastewater facilities and systems that apply for these permits. Starting September 1, 2025, flood information for the area served becomes a required factor in the permit review, though the bill does not say what weight it gets or what outcome it must produce.
Labels
Labels: QUICK READ: 144 WORDS. The bill as filed runs 144 words, counting the existing law it amends and the text it strikes. The median 89R bill as filed runs 441 words (derived, 8,702 graded bills, snapshot Oct 19, 2026).NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Mar 7, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB4026 · 2025-03-07
SOLD BY
+ 1 coauthor
ITEM
relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits.
WHAT IT DOES
Issue, amend or renew, flood planning goes into the decision.
The bill requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider flood planning and mitigation information when it issues, amends, or renews permits for wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, or waste discharges. It touches TCEQ and the operators of wastewater facilities and systems that apply for these permits. Starting September 1, 2025, flood information for the area served becomes a required factor in the permit review, though the bill does not say what weight it gets or what outcome it must produce.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Environmental Regulation
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY
Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$960,552.08
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$960,552.08
- Cash
- $85,000.00
- Paid by others
- $875,552.08
- Total
- $960,552.08
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101008087, 101031516, 101035818, 101040655, 101057099, 101067933, 101070037.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC$739,102.00
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$739,102.00
- Cash
- $200,000.00
- Paid by others
- $539,102.00
- Total
- $739,102.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 8, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101067933, 101070037.
Court Reform Action for Familes Texas PAC$75,000.00
Court Reform Action for Familes Texas PAC
$75,000.00
- Cash
- $75,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $75,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101070037.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$960,552.08
- Cash
- $85,000.00
- Paid by others
- $875,552.08
- Total
- $960,552.08
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jun 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101008087, 101031516, 101035818, 101040655, 101057099, 101067933, 101070037.
Texas Conservative Majority PAC
$739,102.00
- Cash
- $200,000.00
- Paid by others
- $539,102.00
- Total
- $739,102.00
Also funds 42 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jan 23, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Sep 8, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101067933, 101070037.
Court Reform Action for Familes Texas PAC
$75,000.00
- Cash
- $75,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $75,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Oct 6, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101070037.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Mar 7, 2025
03/27/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Environmental Regulation · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Environment--Water
Utilities--Water & Sewer
FLOODS
PERMITS
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
Text
The text as introduced · 144 words
89R14964 DRS-D By: Harris Davila H.B. No. 4026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 26, Water Code, is amended by adding Section 26.02821 to read as follows: Sec. 26.02821. CONSIDERATION OF FLOOD DATA WHEN CONSIDERING ISSUANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR DISCHARGE PERMIT. In considering the issuance, amendment, or renewal of a permit for a wastewater treatment facility or wastewater collection system or of a permit to discharge waste from a facility or system, the commission shall consider information related to flood planning and mitigation in the area served by the facility or system. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.