SB3488Introduced in the Senate
WIND & SOLAR AFFECT WATER FLOW
Introduced by Sally Turner, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sally J. Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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