SB 285
bill requiring signs on state-financed water projects
Filed
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
Caption
relating to signage requirements for certain projects financed by the Texas Water Development Board.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Four feet by four feet, six-inch letters, state seal included.
The bill requires sponsors of water projects paid for through certain Texas Water Development Board funds to post a sign at the project site saying the project was financed through a board program supported by the Texas water fund. The sign must be at least four feet by four feet, use block letters at least six inches tall, show the state seal and the board's logo, and stay up for the whole project. It touches local sponsors of these projects and the board, which must write rules, and it starts September 1, 2027.
Receipt
The receipt
90R-SB285 · 2026-11-09
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ITEM
relating to signage requirements for certain projects financed by the Texas Water Development Board.
WHAT IT DOES
Four feet by four feet, six-inch letters, state seal included.
The bill requires sponsors of water projects paid for through certain Texas Water Development Board funds to post a sign at the project site saying the project was financed through a board program supported by the Texas water fund. The sign must be at least four feet by four feet, use block letters at least six inches tall, show the state seal and the board's logo, and stay up for the whole project. It touches local sponsors of these projects and the board, which must write rules, and it starts September 1, 2027.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate
- Filed
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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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 · Jul 1, 2024 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.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$60,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
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 · Nov 13, 2024 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: 100983698, 101007598, 101030579, 101072377.
Ryan Texas PAC$35,000.00
Ryan Texas PAC
$35,000.00
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $35,000.00
Also funds 25 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Mar 12, 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: 100983698, 101057700.
Fort Stockton Holdings LP$25,000.00
Fort Stockton Holdings LP
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Nov 23, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Nov 23, 2024. 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: 100983698.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
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 · Nov 13, 2024 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: 100983698, 101007598, 101030579, 101072377.
Ryan Texas PAC
$35,000.00
- Cash
- $35,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $35,000.00
Also funds 25 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Sep 23, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Mar 12, 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: 100983698, 101057700.
Fort Stockton Holdings LP
$25,000.00
- Cash
- $25,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $25,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Nov 23, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · on Nov 23, 2024. 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: 100983698.
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 a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas Senate · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 S Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:41 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
Subjects
Water--Development
Water--General
SIGNS
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
Text
The text as introduced · 202 words
90R1739 KRM-F By: Perry S.B. No. 285 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to signage requirements for certain projects financed by the Texas Water Development Board. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter H-1, Chapter 15, Water Code, is amended by adding Section 15.509 to read as follows: Sec. 15.509. REQUIRED SIGNAGE. (a) This section applies only to a project financed by the board through a fund or account described by Section 15.502(b). (b) The sponsor of a project described by Subsection (a) shall prominently display at the project site, in a conspicuous location that is clearly visible to the public, a sign with the following statement: "This project was financed through a program of the Texas Water Development Board supported by the Texas water fund." (c) The sign must: (1) measure at least four feet by four feet in size; (2) use contrasting colors and block letters at least six inches in height; (3) display the state seal and the board's logo; and (4) remain posted for the duration of the project. (d) The board shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.