HB 3818
AN ACT relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years
House Bill • Oliverson
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years
Subject Areas
Bill Text
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, (c) The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District shall amend its regulations and enforcement schedules within 90 days of the 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
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years
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