HB 3525
AN ACT relating to permit considerations for the North Texas Groundwater
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Allows the North Texas Groundwater district to consider aesthetic landscape uses (such as filling ponds or lakes) when reviewing water well permits and permit amendments. This means property owners seeking water permits may have an additional factor considered during the approval process that takes into account aesthetic landscaping needs. The legislation provides additional discretion to the groundwater district when evaluating water use permit applications.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to permit considerations for the North Texas Groundwater BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 8856, Special District Local Laws Code, is amended by adding Section 8856.108 to read as Sec. 8856.108. PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS. Before granting or denying a permit, or a permit amendment issued in accordance with Section 36.1146, the district shall consider whether the proposed use of water from the well is wholly or partly to provide water to a pond or lake to enhance the appearance of the landscape.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to permit considerations for the North Texas Groundwater
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