87R258 JAM-F
By: Buckley H.B. No. 152
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of
groundwater conditions in certain counties.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. In order to engage in a scientific inquiry and
analysis regarding current and projected groundwater production
and to assess the effects of that production on groundwater
conditions, the executive administrator of the Texas Water
Development Board shall, for the Trinity and Edwards Aquifers north
of the Colorado River in Bell, Burnet, Milam, Travis, and
Williamson Counties:
(1) compile and evaluate current data on groundwater
levels, aquifer characteristics, and groundwater use and
production; and
(2) fully assess the effects of current and projected
groundwater production on groundwater conditions.
SECTION 2. Not later than September 1, 2022, the executive
administrator of the Texas Water Development Board shall:
(1) complete the compilation, evaluation, and
assessment of data described by Section 1 of this Act;
(2) prepare a report of the findings of the
compilation, evaluation, and assessment;
(3) submit the report to each standing committee of
the legislature having primary jurisdiction over water
development; and
(4) make copies of the report available to the public.
SECTION 3. This Act expires September 1, 2023.
SECTION 4. 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, 2021.