HB 2077

AN ACT relating to persons eligible to appeal the desired future

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

Modifies who can appeal future groundwater conservation district conditions by expanding the definition of an "affected person" in water-related legal proceedings. This change will likely allow more property owners, stakeholders, and water users to challenge or contest groundwater management decisions made by local conservation districts. The amendment potentially broadens legal standing for individuals or entities interested in groundwater regulation and management.

Subject Areas

Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility Water--Conservation Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.

Bill Text

relating to persons eligible to appeal the desired future
conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 36.1083(a)(1), Water Code, is amended to
(1)  "Affected person" has the meaning assigned by
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.