SB3488 - 104th General Assembly

WIND & SOLAR AFFECT WATER FLOW
Last Action
4/24/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Sally J. Turner
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the owner of a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility must compensate landowners in full if the facility adversely affects the flow of water within the landowner's land, land adjoining landowner's land, or drainage district land, including, but not limited to, by affecting a drainage tile. Provides that the compensation shall be determined by the Department of Agriculture.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
4/14/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
4/24/2026 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments