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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular
Natural Resources Mar 21st, 2023 at 08:03 am
House Natural Resources Committee
Keywords:
Edwards Aquifer, water management, certificate of convenience and necessity, regulatory authority, water usage, water conservation, fees, groundwater, Evergreen Underground Water, Texas Legislature, agriculture, water conservation, export fees, groundwater, Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, well mitigation, Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, export fees, groundwater management, water conservation
Summary:
The Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several proposed bills related to water management in Texas. Significant focus was placed on House Bill 2757, which aims to enhance the capabilities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium to carry out pilot projects for beneficial uses of produced water. Testimonies highlighted the growing importance of managing water resources efficiently in the face of increasing population and drought conditions. Additionally, House Bill 2759, which formalizes the TexMesonet Hydrometeorology Network, was introduced but not discussed during the meeting. Overall, the committee emphasized the necessity of innovative solutions to address Texas' future water supply challenges.