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  89R18115 DNC-D     By: Bell of Montgomery H.B. No. 3875     Substitute the following for H.B. No. 3875:     By:  Bell of Montgomery C.S.H.B. No. 3875       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the provision by a political subdivision of 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 shall 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.