By: Hegar S.B. No. 2006
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to groundwater permitting considerations of the adopted
water plans.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 36.113(d)(3) Water Code, is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 36.113(d)(3) the proposed use of water is dedicated to
any will be used for an actual and reasonable beneficial use.
SECTION 2. Section 36.113(d)(3) Water Code, is added to
read as follows:
Sec. 36.113(i) When permitting under an adopted
availability or managed available groundwater limit, a district may
consider whether the in-district water supply needs can be met, as
adopted in the State and regional Water Plan.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2009.