SB565

The introduced, Senate committee, engrossed, House committee and enrolled versions contain the same operative changes. Both committees reported the bill without amendments, and the official amendment index lists none. The expansion is in the original proposal, not a later floor amendment. Introduced text; All five versions; Amendment index.

Compared with the prior statute, the main change is the broader first eligibility pathway and the express recognition of retail public utilities as receiving entities. The requirement for corrective provisions and the enforcement safeguard for substantial noncompliance already existed and are not newly invented by SB565. Prior statute; Final wording.

Compare the published text versions in the official text index. A change is not attributed to a specific amendment here without a verified record.

An eligible regional provider may be more willing to take on a troubled service if it can arrange a path to compliance without immediate enforcement for covered inherited or anticipated violations. Customers may benefit if integration improves service, but the law guarantees neither improved water quality nor lower bills. Providers still must meet their agreements; TCEQ retains its decision-making and enforcement role. Conditional compliance agreements; Continuing enforcement safeguard.

The February 21 introduced-bill fiscal note—the only posted fiscal note—anticipates no significant state or local fiscal impact and assumes state costs can be absorbed with existing resources. It does not estimate acquisition costs, particular utility repairs, customer rates or savings. SB565 itself does not appropriate money. Official fiscal note.