89R12881 DNC-F     By: Bell of Montgomery H.B. No. 3875       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide   credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain   water conservation and reuse projects.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 395, Local Government   Code, is amended by adding Section 395.0231 to read as follows:          Sec. 395.0231.  CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER   AND WASTEWATER FEES. (a)  A political subdivision may provide a   credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed   to a development to a builder or developer for the construction,   contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or   product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings.          (b)  A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit   under this section includes a facility, system, or product that:                (1)  reduces per service unit water consumption, supply   requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution   infrastructure per service unit;                (2)  decreases the need of wastewater collection and   treatment facilities per service unit;                (3)  diminishes the demand for stormwater, drainage,   and flood control facilities per service unit; or                (4)  integrates practices or technologies that achieve   water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceed   standard compliance requirements.          (c)  A political subdivision that provides a credit under   this section shall establish procedures for:                (1)  calculating and applying the credits in a fair and   consistent manner; and                (2)  reviewing and approving credits under this   section.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.