By: Oliverson H.B. No. 3818
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years
established by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8801, Special District Laws Code, is
amended by adding Section 8801.1121, which reads as follows:
Sec. 8801.1121. Groundwater Reduction Target Extension. (a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule adopted by the
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, all deadlines for
groundwater reduction mandates and conversion requirements set
forth by the District are hereby extended by five (5) years from
their original scheduled dates.
(b) This extension applies to all applicable entities,
including but not limited to:
1. Municipalities
2. Water utilities
3. Industrial users
4. Groundwater permit holders
(c) The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District shall amend its
regulations and enforcement schedules within 90 days of the
effective date of this Act.
SECTION 2. 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, 2025