HB 5518
AN ACT relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an
House Bill
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.122, Water Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-4) to read as follows: (b-4) The commission may waive a requirement described by Subsection (b-3)(3)(B) or (F) if the commission makes a finding that the waiver would not adversely affect: (2) the rights of another person who holds a permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication issued under SECTION 2. This Act applies to an application to amend a water right that is filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on or after the effective date of this Act or is pending as of the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. 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
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an
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