HB 1699
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District to impose certain fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1971
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater conservation district and the disqualification of board members of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2119
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2443
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of certain persons to petition a groundwater conservation district to change certain rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2735
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to security required before filing suit against a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3059
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the export fee charged for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3278
88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development
HB 3314
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to a mitigation program and fees for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3731
88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 3990
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a study of existing surface water and groundwater interaction data and analyses.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3995
88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the regulatory authority of certain counties to protect the operations of military installations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Water | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TRINITY AQUIFER
HB 4184
88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the removal from office of a member of the board of directors of certain special purpose districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 4444
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the management of groundwater by certain districts and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 4532
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4891
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development
HB 5025
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the boundaries of the single-member districts for and vacancies on the board of directors of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 5052
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 5122
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Related to the production of water from a well
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 5302
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 5401
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the Webb County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose fees.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WEBB COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 156
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the regulation and management of the use of groundwater and regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 638
88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedures for acting on a permit or permit amendment application by a groundwater conservation district and the disqualification of board members of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 962
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the effect of a change in the boundaries of the single-member districts from which the members of the board of directors of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District are elected.
Filed
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1080
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to a mitigation program and fees for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1085
88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District to impose certain fees.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1745
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1746
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain temporary water wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Environment--Water | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2052
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2116
88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 2362
88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Interim Studies | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2397
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2540
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2570
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the Webb County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WEBB COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 141
88-3 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Filed
| SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 49
88-3 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Filed
| SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 32
88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to land development, waste management, and the creation of special districts in counties.
Filed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | TIRES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 152
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 666
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 668
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 966
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1718
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1801
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2095
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to water research conducted by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2851
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustained groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3619
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3801
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to desired future conditions for groundwater that are declared unreasonable.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 3972
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to security required before filing suit against a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4618
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4636
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 152
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 656
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 946
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1314
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a person obtaining a surety bond before filing a suit against a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 1441
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2157
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to desired future conditions for groundwater that are declared unreasonable.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 722
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 726
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CENTRAL TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 925
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1066
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1304
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1479
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the transfer of certain permitted irrigation water rights related to a certain portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Rights
HB 1594
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater availability in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TRINITY AQUIFER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1617
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the deadline by which the Texas Water Development Board is required to identify and designate brackish groundwater production zones for certain areas of the state.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2122
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
HB 2123
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to authorizing petitions to change certain rules adopted by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2125
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2201
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the date for the confirmation election for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--General | SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2249
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
HB 3577
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to permits for the production of groundwater in a designated brackish groundwater production zone in the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3781
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 3798
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the regulation of and permit requirements for certain facilities that extract, produce, or process aggregates and of related facilities by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3843
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the use of a priority groundwater management area study in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3998
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 4172
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BAYBROOK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5 | CHAMBERS-LIBERTY COUNTIES NAVIGATION DISTRICT | FANNIN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | FORT BEND COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | FORT HANCOCK WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF HUDSPETH COUNTY | HALL & DONLEY COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 319 | HEMPHILL COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HUDSPETH COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NUECES COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | ORANGE COUNTY NAVIGATION & PORT DISTRICT | PALO DURO WATER DISTRICT | POLK COUNTY FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 2 | PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY | SABINE PASS PORT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | TANGLEWOOD FOREST LIMITED DISTRICT | TANGLEWOOD FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | THE WOODLANDS METRO CENTER MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4509
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the metering of certain wells by the Panola County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PANOLA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4705
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the territory of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | SUTTON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4737
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of directors of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 528
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the limitation on the maintenance and operation tax of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 669
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the date for the confirmation election for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 800
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 851
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 872
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Gateway Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 987
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the location of solid waste facilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development
SB 1010
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rules adopted by groundwater conservation districts overlying a common aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1041
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the deadline by which the Texas Water Development Board is required to identify and designate brackish groundwater production zones for certain areas of the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1842
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to permits for the production of groundwater in a designated brackish groundwater production zone in the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2026
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
SB 2027
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the standard of judicial review for a suit involving a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 31
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 180
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the review of groundwater conservation districts by the state auditor.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 645
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 651
85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the election date of the board of directors of the Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| RUSK COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 886
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the powers and election dates of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| HEMPHILL COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 922
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation of the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1318
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1982
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 2005
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2127
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 2215
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline for adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2363
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to export fees charged by the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District; changing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2364
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the disqualification of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2377
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2378
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2424
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the territory of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2740
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Panola County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| PANOLA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2803
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1 | EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 | FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL | GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY | SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2867
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the contracts of the Edwards Aquifer recharge, storage, and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3025
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to open, uncovered, abandoned, or deteriorated wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3028
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to groundwater ownership and rights.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Rights
HB 3031
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for obtaining a right to use state water if the applicant proposes an alternative source of water that is not state water.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3037
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the definition of groundwater management areas to coincide with major and minor aquifers and the joint planning process in those areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3038
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the explanatory reports issued by the district representatives in groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3043
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the joint planning process for groundwater management.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3071
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3084
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding the availability and quality of the groundwater resources in this state by the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3126
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Jeff Davis County Underground Water Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| JEFF DAVIS COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3166
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustainable groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 3185
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, JamesSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to fees charged by the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3225
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--General | PANHANDLE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3417
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3497
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to a groundwater conservation district's use of electronic fund transfers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3605
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the removal of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District for missed meetings.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3839
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 4017
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to administrative completeness requirements for permit and permit amendment applications for groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4045
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the regulation and permitting of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 4050
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to exports of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4122
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation district to another.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4162
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to exports of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 4164
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the procedures for adopting a moratorium on the issuance of permits by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4166
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the applicability of certain rules when considering an application for a permit to drill or operate a well.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4235
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the sunset review of certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 4274
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District's groundwater reduction plan.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4291
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, LeightonSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the fees charged by the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COLORADO COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4322
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4338
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4345
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Rio de Vida Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the creation of the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose taxes and fees; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| RIO DE VIDA MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | SOUTHWESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 189
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill certain injection wells within a certain distance of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 689
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the powers and election dates of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| HEMPHILL COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 726
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Elections--General | PANHANDLE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 774
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 862
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 864
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for obtaining a right to use state water if the applicant proposes an alternative source of water that is not state water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 865
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to a groundwater conservation district's use of electronic fund transfers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 964
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Jeff Davis County Underground Water Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| JEFF DAVIS COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1009
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to administrative completeness requirements for permit and permit amendment applications for groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1053
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to an appeal of a desired future condition in a groundwater management area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Courts--District | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1168
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disqualification of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1197
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to fees charged by the Rolling Plains Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1256
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to export fees charged by the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District; changing a fee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1268
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the taxing power of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1312
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline for adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1392
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1479
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the election of the board of directors of the Panola County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PANOLA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1528
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the joint planning process for groundwater management.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1529
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding the availability and quality of the groundwater resources in this state by the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1814
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation district to another.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Annexation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1988
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1 | EL PASO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 4 | FAYETTE COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT--MONUMENT HILL | GALVESTON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HASKELL COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH HARRIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY | SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 2068
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 2186
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Live Oak Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| LIVE OAK UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2250
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 26
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 27
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 275
85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to extensions of an expired permit for the transfer of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 277
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 30
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 200
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 655
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 835
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to research, development and utilization of brackish groundwater resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred directly to s/c on Special Water Districts by chair
| DESALINATION | PERMITS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 836
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred directly to s/c on Special Water Districts by chair
| DESALINATION | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 898
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Open Records | Property Interests--General | Protection of Personal Information | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 950
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the review of groundwater conservation districts by the state auditor.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| AUDITOR, STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1191
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1207
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 1221
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
HB 1248
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1421
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1635
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1819
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1856
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1972
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2132
84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2179
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 2407
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| COMAL TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2647
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | Water--General
HB 2654
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 2767
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--General
HB 3063
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3116
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the regulation of groundwater with historic use by and conflicts of law for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3161
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to prioritizing groundwater production.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3163
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to civil suits filed against board members of a groundwater conservation district and the liability of a member for certain actions taken by the board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3356
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3405
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3406
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3540
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3597
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to exports of groundwater from a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3675
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3720
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to use revenue from export fees to fund road and water infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3788
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the information required to be included in a regional water plan and the use of that information by the regional water planning group in developing the plan.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3813
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the purpose and operation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3858
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3942
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in certain regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4038
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the creation of the Western Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing general law authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4049
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to authorizing a production fee on certain non-exempt wells in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4123
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Val Verde County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4144
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to civil liability of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--General | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4195
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4207
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
| ARANSAS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HCR 139
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 30.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General | Water--Rights
HCR 149
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3405.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 363
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 517
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill an injection well in the territory of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 611
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Open Records | Property Interests--General | Protection of Personal Information | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 792
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to use revenue from export fees to fund road and water infrastructure projects.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 854
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 963
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMAL TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1122
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | Water--General
SB 1162
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 1 | CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 | CHOCTAW WATERSHED WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | DONAHOE CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY | DUVAL COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FALLBROOK UTILITY DISTRICT | FLAMINGO ISLES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - FONDREN ROAD | HULL FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | INVERNESS FOREST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | JEFFERSON COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. 10 | JOHNSON COUNTY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAZY RIVER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | MEDINA COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | MEMORIAL VILLAGES WATER AUTHORITY | MUENSTER WATER DISTRICT | OLD RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT OF LIBERTY COUNTY NO. 1 | PETTUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | PORT MANSFIELD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PORT O'CONNOR IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | RIO GRANDE PALMS WATER DISTRICT | SAGEMEADOW UTILITY DISTRICT | SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | SHASLA PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SOUTH TEXAS WATER AUTHORITY | SPANISH COVE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | SPENCER ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING MEADOWS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TATTOR ROAD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT | THUNDERBIRD UTILITY DISTRICT | TREASURE ISLAND MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER JASPER COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | VARNER CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | WEST CEDAR CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | WEST JEFFERSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 2 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 12 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 13 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER, IRRIGATION, AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 | WILLOW CREEK WATER CONTROL DISTRICT | WISE COUNTY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | WOOD TRACT MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS
SB 1206
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1297
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1336
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT | CLEARWATER UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROCKETT COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MESA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANDY LAND UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SARATOGA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 1360
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| ARANSAS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1412
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
SB 1413
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Water--General
SB 1414
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1421
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1439
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1440
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1588
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| DESALINATION | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1724
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1815
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1903
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 2030
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Elections--General | NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2049
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2075
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the annexation and eminent domain powers of and the development of certain wastewater projects by the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| NEEDMORE RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 776
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the McMullen Groundwater Conservation District; providing for the imposition of and limiting the rate at which the district may impose an ad valorem tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 822
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's power to regulate the transportation of groundwater out of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UVALDE COUNTY
HB 839
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the powers, duties, and compensation of the board of directors of the Duval County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| DUVAL COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 907
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
HB 1339
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1345
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1460
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the use of land and water for wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1563
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to fees of office for directors of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1796
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the renewal or amendment of permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1883
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; providing authority to impose a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2149
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| REEVES COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2169
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to create a groundwater conservation district in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2213
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the Willacy County Drainage District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WILLACY COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3
HB 2578
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater and the use of brackish water and seawater; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2640
83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of the Western Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; providing general law authority to issue bonds and exercise the power of eminent domain; providing general law authority to impose assessments, fees, surcharges, or taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2701
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's regulation of wells with limited production capabilities.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2739
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 2740
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the renewal or amendment of permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 2752
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2764
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the exemption of the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District from certain provisions concerning the desired future conditions of an aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| CORPUS CHRISTI AQUIFER STORAGE & RECOVERY CONSERVATION DIST | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development
HB 2768
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the administration and judicial review of a suit involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2769
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the process for appealing the desired future conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district for an aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--District | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3013
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the underground storage of water for later retrieval and beneficial use; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3114
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the regional groundwater planning process for minor aquifers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3250
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to protecting landowners against aquifer depletion.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3281
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 | BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387 | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III | KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATADOR WATER DISTRICT | MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY | YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3317
83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 3535
83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3866
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3879
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain groundwater withdrawals allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3880
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DEEP EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3898
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to water districts in Bandera County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3903
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to increase certain fees; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3915
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a voter-approved tax or fee.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3924
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMAL TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3931
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 168
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| CENTRAL TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 293
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 302
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 454
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Jackson County Navigation District to file an annual compilation or review report with the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in lieu of filing an annual audit report.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | JACKSON COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 873
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the permitting authority of a groundwater conservation district for the drilling or operation of a water well used to supply water for the drilling, exploration, or production of oil or gas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 890
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Reeves County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees, surcharges, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| REEVES COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1012
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the McMullen Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1026
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 | BOLING MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | BROOKSHIRE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | CEDAR BAYOU PARK UTILITY DISTRICT | CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | COKE COUNTY KICKAPOO WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | COMMODORE COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 387 | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION I | IRVING FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SECTION III | KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KIMBLE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATADOR WATER DISTRICT | MENARD COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | MID-EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NECHES & TRINITY VALLEYS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NORTH PARK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | NORTHGATE CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | NORTHWEST FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | OAKMONT PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PINE BOUGH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINE VILLAGE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | PINEYWOODS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | POST OAK SAVANNAH GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | QUAIL CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | RANKIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ROLLING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING FORK PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | ROLLING PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | ROMAN FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | SOUTH LIMESTONE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING CREEK FOREST PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | STAMFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STARR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TITUS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 8 | TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VAL VERDE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WES-TEX GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | WEST COKE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILBARGER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILLACY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF WOOD COUNTY | YOAKUM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1031
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District; providing authority to impose a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1241
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's regulation of wells with limited production capabilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1282
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to deadlines for proposals for adoption by certain districts or authorities of desired future conditions of relevant aquifers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1284
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1429
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exemption of the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District from certain provisions concerning the desired future conditions of an aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| CORPUS CHRISTI AQUIFER STORAGE & RECOVERY CONSERVATION DIST | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development
SB 1749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 1760
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1763
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 1825
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1835
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a voter-approved tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1840
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Deep East Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| DEEP EAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1866
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1876
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PECAN VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 24
83-1 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
Filed
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 25
83-1 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the underground storage of water for later retrieval and beneficial use; authorizing the imposition of fees.
Filed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 50
83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to research on and the treatment of saline water.
Filed
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 29
83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to research on and the treatment of saline water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 444
82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification of applications for permits for certain injection wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 801
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the territory and dissolution requirements of the Southern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| SOUTHERN TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 814
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's power to regulate the transportation of groundwater out of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--General
HB 1060
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1086
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to water districts in Bandera County.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BANDERA COUNTY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1119
82-0 (2011)
Author: Weber, RandySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the maintenance tax rate of the Brazoria County Conservation and Reclamation District Number Three.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BRAZORIA COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1177
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
HB 1210
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rates charged by certain conservation and reclamation districts for potable water or wastewater service to recreational vehicle parks.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1279
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1281
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to changes in the single-member district boundaries of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1461
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1482
82-0 (2011)
Author: Beck, Marva
Relating to groundwater conservation district management plans.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1547
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the desired future conditions of groundwater resources within groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken in committee
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1613
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to regulation of traffic in a conservation and reclamation district by a commissioners court.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1730
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the vested ownership interest in groundwater beneath the surface and the right to produce that groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 1731
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the management of groundwater resources in this state and the rights of landowners in groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 1755
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the authority of a groundwater conservation district to adopt different rules for the management of groundwater resources located in different areas of the district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1824
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to the management of groundwater production by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 1825
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to permit application and amendment hearings conducted by groundwater conservation districts and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1945
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the election of directors of the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| REAL-EDWARDS CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2112
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2113
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
House: Natural Resources
Postponed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--District | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2311
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from groundwater conservation district permit requirements.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2364
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to notification of local groundwater conservation districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when groundwater contamination is found.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 2398
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the ownership of and right to produce groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 2420
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from permitting by groundwater conservation districts of the drilling and operation of certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS
HB 2760
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2794
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2859
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TERRELL COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 3109
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the rulemaking power of certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3184
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Statutory Revision | STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY | WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
HB 3193
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the applicability of the general law governing groundwater conservation districts to the management of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS | Water--General
HB 3194
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the renewal or amendment of permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3805
82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Validating Acts
HB 3818
82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a limitation on production fees on groundwater withdrawals assessed by the Northern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| NORTHERN TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3822
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to land excluded from the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| HILL COUNTRY PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3865
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Elections--General | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HJR 94
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to elections for directors in certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HR 2482
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 313.
Reported enrolled
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 274
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation by groundwater conservation districts of certain wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
SB 292
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to changes in the single-member district boundaries of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 313
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 332
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the ownership of groundwater below the surface of land, the right to produce that groundwater, and the management of groundwater in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
SB 353
82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the territory and dissolution requirements of the Southern Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| SOUTHERN TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 429
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification of applications for permits for certain injection wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 430
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to written notice to a groundwater conservation district of groundwater contamination.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 433
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 564
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
SB 569
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rates charged by certain conservation and reclamation districts for potable water or wastewater service to recreational vehicle parks.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 667
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the management of groundwater resources in this state and the rights of landowners in groundwater.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
SB 691
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the exemption from permitting by groundwater conservation districts for certain water wells used for domestic, livestock, and poultry watering purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Agriculture | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 692
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to exemptions from groundwater conservation district permit requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 693
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to permit application and amendment hearings conducted by groundwater conservation districts and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 727
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Beck, Marva
Relating to groundwater conservation district management plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 728
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to a groundwater conservation district's recovery of expenses in closing or capping a well.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 737
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the management of groundwater production by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 750
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 755
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a priority groundwater management area designation for a water district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 907
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 921
82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to regulation of traffic in a conservation and reclamation district by a commissioners court.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 956
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of the Northern Dallam County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| NORTHERN DALLAM COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 987
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the term of office and qualifications for a director of the Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COLORADO COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 998
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1147
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COMANCHE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOSPITAL DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSBY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GOLIAD COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MCCAMEY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NACOGDOCHES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTHWEST DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SCHLEICHER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH RANDALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Statutory Revision | STONEWALL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | STRATFORD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWEENY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SWISHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEAGUE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXHOMA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | TRINITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY OF DALLAS COUNTY | WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
SB 1225
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disannexation of land in Caldwell County by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District or the Plum Creek Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| CALDWELL COUNTY | County Government--General | GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PLUM CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1290
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1306
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1350
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to land excluded from the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| HILL COUNTRY PRIORITY GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1491
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TERRELL COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 1492
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the election of directors of the Real-Edwards Conservation and Reclamation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| REAL-EDWARDS CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1595
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1606
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to reporting requirements regarding groundwater withdrawals for water wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS
SB 1625
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1895
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Validating Acts
SB 1901
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 19
82-1 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
Filed
| BELL COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HAYS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | MIDLAND COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 43
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 592
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 809
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| PRESIDIO COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 811
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 833
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the dissolution of the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TABLEROCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 1295
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to notification of an application related to a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| County Government--General | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1518
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the addition of territory to and the amount of production fees imposed by the Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRINITY GLEN ROSE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 1662
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District financial information on the district's Internet website.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UPPER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 1664
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to an exemption for groundwater used for certain purposes from production fees assessed by the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | UPPER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 1683
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1890
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to notification of applications for permits for certain injection wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1923
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Irion County Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Annexation | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 1947
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TERM LIMITS
HB 2063
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of rules by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2340
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2619
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, StephenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BLUEBONNET GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | CLEAR FORK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSSROADS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CULBERSON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DEWITT MEDICAL DISTRICT | EAST CEDAR CREEK FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY TORNILLO WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | FALCON'S LAIR UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FAYETTE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GATEWAY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GLASSCOCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY | GREENWOOD UTILITY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132 | HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIST NO. 386 | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HEADWATERS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HORSEPEN BAYOU MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ISAACSON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | JACK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | KINNEY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KLEIN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LAKE FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT | LANGHAM CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | LANNIUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 3 | LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE WOLF GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONGHORN TOWN UTILITY DISTRICT | LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOUETTA NORTH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LOUETTA ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | LUCE BAYOU PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LUMBERTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | MALCOMSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MASON CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | MAVERICK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MEEKER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT | MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 67 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NIXON HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOCONA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH RUNNELS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PARKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REAGAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | RED SANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RICE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SAN AUGUSTINE CITY-COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEMINOLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF GAINES COUNTY | SHACKELFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRI-COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 3140
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to authorizing the transfer of certain abandoned or forfeited property to groundwater conservation districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Law Enforcement | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3379
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities to receive money from the water infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3494
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the establishment of desired future conditions of groundwater resources and revision of those conditions by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3521
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the Fox Crossing Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Elections--General | FOX CROSSING WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3834
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requiring the seller of certain real property to provide notice regarding the purchaser's duty to register water wells located or drilled on the property.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 4153
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 4212
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of rules by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4258
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the regulation by groundwater conservation districts of the drilling of and the production of groundwater by certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PERMITS | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 4321
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to establish discounted production fee rates for certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | UPPER TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4655
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4656
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the management, operation, and review of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4705
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the creation of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4713
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed by the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4721
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to eligibility requirements to serve as a member of the board of directors of the Bee Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BEE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4729
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4736
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Red River Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | RED RIVER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4743
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TERRELL COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 4776
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to certain rights of a person who holds an irrigation permit issued by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 4780
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to election and qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4785
81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, RandySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers and financing of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BRAZORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4796
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 4804
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the powers and duties of the San Jacinto River Authority; providing authority to issue bonds; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 4808
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4809
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| NORTH TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4812
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the date of an election to confirm the creation of the Lavaca County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Elections--General | LAVACA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4819
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of groundwater by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PANHANDLE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4826
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District for certain water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 4832
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the board of directors of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4836
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in Dallas County.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| DALLAS COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HR 2934
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2513.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| MCLENNAN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HR 2967
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 726.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 540
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a disposal well.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 663
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the dissolution of the Tablerock Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TABLEROCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 726
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the Harrison County and Prairielands Groundwater Conservation Districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds and granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| HARRISON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PRAIRIELANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 848
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1190
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of rules by a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1209
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| MIDDLE TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1386
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to priority groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1544
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the creation of the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Recommitted to committee
| PRAIRIELANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1637
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Elections--General | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TERM LIMITS
SB 1714
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to evidence of beneficial use and other matters in connection with the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district in accordance with its management plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| EVIDENCE | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 1736
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PRESIDIO COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1737
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of certain water wells by the Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1756
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Administration
Ordered not printed
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BLUEBONNET GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BRAZOS VALLEY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BREWSTER COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CHAMBERS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | CLEAR FORK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL BEND GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COASTAL PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CROSSROADS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | CULBERSON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DEWITT MEDICAL DISTRICT | EAST CEDAR CREEK FRESH WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | EL PASO COUNTY TORNILLO WATER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | FALCON'S LAIR UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | FAYETTE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | FORT BEND COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT | FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | GAINESVILLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | GLASSCOCK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | GREATER TEXOMA UTILITY AUTHORITY | GREENWOOD UTILITY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 14 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 16 | HARRIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 132 | HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DIST NO. 386 | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HEADWATERS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HORSEPEN BAYOU MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT OF HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ISAACSON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | JACK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | KINNEY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | KLEIN PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LAKE FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT | LANGHAM CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | LANNIUS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 3 | LIPAN-KICKAPOO WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE WOLF GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONGHORN TOWN UTILITY DISTRICT | LOST PINES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LOUETTA NORTH PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LOUETTA ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | LUCE BAYOU PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT | LUMBERTON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | MALCOMSON ROAD UTILITY DISTRICT | MARTIN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MASON CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT | MAVERICK COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MCMULLEN GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MEEKER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | MEMORIAL POINT UTILITY DISTRICT | MESQUITE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 6 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 67 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 7 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 9 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 | MOORE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | MUENSTER HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NIXON HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOCONA HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NOLAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH RUNNELS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | NORTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PARKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REAGAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | RED SANDS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | REEVES COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | REFUGIO GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | RICE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SAN AUGUSTINE CITY-COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SEMINOLE HOSPITAL DISTRICT OF GAINES COUNTY | SHACKELFORD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTH WHEELER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | SOUTHEAST TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TEXANA GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | TRI-COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 2006
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the matters to be taken into consideration by a groundwater conservation district in determining whether to grant or deny a permit or permit amendment.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development
SB 2008
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of groundwater produced from exempt wells in issuing a permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2092
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Irion County Water Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Annexation | IRION COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 2102
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 2119
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to desired future condition requirements for certain groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 2120
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the management, operation, and review of groundwater conservation districts and to the potential impact of districts' rules and plans on the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2296
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the submission of groundwater management plans to the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 2319
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation of a groundwater conservation district in a priority groundwater management area.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2320
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the authority of a groundwater conservation district to assess production fees.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2321
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the management of groundwater resources in the state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2456
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the creation of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2459
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the study and assessment of the transport of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | MEDINA COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--Development
SB 2471
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed by the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2474
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2495
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to eligibility requirements to serve as a member of the board of directors of the Bee Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BEE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2497
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the creation of the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| NORTH TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2513
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the name and confirmation of, and to certain fees imposed by, the McLennan County Groundwater Conservation District and to the authority to create certain adjacent groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| MCLENNAN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | SOUTHERN TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2520
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to election and qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| SANTA RITA UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2529
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Red River Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| RED RIVER GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2530
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 2543
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of rules by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the Fort Bend Subsidence District; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 2570
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the board of directors of the Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| KENEDY COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2572
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the issuance of permits by the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District for certain water supply projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| GONZALES COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SCR 81
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 726.
Signed by the Governor
| HARRISON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Resolutions--Corrective | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SR 1076
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2513.
Reported enrolled
| MCLENNAN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOUTHERN TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SR 1097
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 726.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 12
81-1 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District.
Filed
| CALHOUN COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 519
70-0 (1987)
Author: Whaley, FosterSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the validation of the confirmation and directors' election of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 773
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, taxing authority, duties, operation, and financing of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Spkr.
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 792
70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and annexation authority of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| HILL COUNTRY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1447
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the designation of critical areas and the creation of underground water conservation districts in critical areas.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 1451
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to minimum standards for underground water regulation by and the creation, operation, and financing of underground water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1942
70-0 (1987)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the powers, duties, and compensation of the directors of the Edwards Underground Water District and to the authority of the district to exclude counties from the district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2229
70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the creation and powers of and imposition of fees by underground water conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Pending in subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2287
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to minimum standards for underground water regulation.
House: Natural Resources
Pending in committee
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2544
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, AnneSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Authorizing and requiring the relocation of the northern boundary of the Edwards Underground Water District and authorizing an interlocal agreement to avoid double taxation and to require payment of the district's indebtedness.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2587
70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, DickSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, eminent domain powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and taxing authority of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District and authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2619
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and annexation authority of the Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 139
70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, eminent domain authority, bond, note, and tax authority, and annexation authority of the Gillespie County Underground Water Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GILLESPIE COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 675
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to jurisdiction over underground water in critical areas and addition of territory to and adoption and collection of fees by underground water conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 761
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to the designation of critical areas and the creation of underground water conservation districts in critical areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
SB 967
70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to minimum standards for underground water management by and the creation, operation, and financing of underground water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 988
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Smith, Terral
Validating creation of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and amending the powers and duties of that district; providing the authority to impose penalties and water use fees; and reducing the authorized level of taxation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1046
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the powers, duties, and compensation of the directors of the Edwards Underground Water District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1472
70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to creation, administration, powers, eminent domain powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and taxing authority of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District and authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 1518
70-0 (1987)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, fiscal procedures, and annexation authority of the Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ANDERSON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 332
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whaley, FosterSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the terms of office and compensation of directors of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1148
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whaley, FosterSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
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| COLLINGSWORTH COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1161
69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2382
69-0 (1985)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Martin County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| MARTIN COUNTY | MARTIN COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2418
69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, DickSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coke County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COKE COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONTROL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 157
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the terms of office and compensation of directors of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 560
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the date for election of directors of the North Plains Ground Water Conservation District No. Two and validation of certain elections, actions, procedures, and expenditures of the district.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 678
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, and financing of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | SUTTON COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 1248
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cooper, Anne
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, functions, and financing of the Hays-Travis Groundwater District for the Edwards Aquifer under Article XVI, Sec. 59, of the Texas Constitution; providing enforcement procedures, fees, and civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| HAYS-TRAVIS GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1253
69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Edge, Eldon
Relating to the boundaries, the composition, election, qualifications, and term of office of the board of directors and the limitation on the amount of property taxes of the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 1339
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Coke County Underground Water Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested cal.
| COKE COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONTROL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 399
68-0 (1983)
Author: Buchanan, J. W. Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the boundaries, name, and terms of office for directors of the Ground Water Conservation District No. Two, North of the Canadian River.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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| NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 2 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2161
68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of water from the Edwards Underground Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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| PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2292
68-0 (1983)
Author: Buchanan, J. W. Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the terms of office of directors of the Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, South of the Canadian River, in Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PANHANDLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 590
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, directors, and financing of the Sterling County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | STERLING COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
SB 855
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the requirements for permits and to permits for the transportation of water from the Edwards Underground Water District and to fees, notice of hearings, and hearings related to such.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1378
68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Whaley, Foster
Relating to the terms of office, election, and compensation of directors of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number One.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 94
68-2 (1984)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operations, functions, and financing of the Hays-Travis Management District for the Edwards Aquifer under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| HAYS-TRAVIS MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2381
67-0 (1981)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Glasscock County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| GLASSCOCK COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 258
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to compensation of the directors of the Edwards Underground Water District.
House: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1748
65-0 (1977)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the date of the regular election for electing directors of underground water conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Assigned to Consent Calendar
| Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1993
65-0 (1977)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of underground water conservation districts and to the election and term of office of the directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Ordered not printed after committee report
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 504
63-0 (1973)
Author: Poff, Jr., BryanSponsor: Sherman, Max
Relating to changing the name of the
Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, South of the Canadian River.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| PANHANDLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 935
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, JoeSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to creation, powers, and duties of underground water conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 643
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to creation, powers, and duties of underground water conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Sent to subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 924
62-0 (1971)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"Sponsor: Doran, Jr., Hilary B.
Relating to the election of board members of the Plateau Underground Water Conservation and Supply District.
| Elections--General | PLATEAU UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION & SUPPLY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 39
61-0 (1969)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to authorizing the Board of Directors of High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 to adopt resolutions providing compensation to be paid tax assessors and collectors for assessing and collecting taxes.
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 128
61-0 (1969)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the "Panhandle Ground Water Conservation District No. 3 South of the Canadian River in Texas" on approval of the qualified electors in the district to make rules and regulations requiring the spacing of irrigation wells reasonable distances from property lines.
| PANHANDLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 533
61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to providing for the annexation of a county to or exclusion of a county from the Edwards Underground Water District; providing for alteration of Board of Directors of the District in the event of annexation or exclusion.
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 467
60-0 (1967)
Author: Pendleton, Randall George "Randy"
Relating to validating the creation of the South Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 4.
| SOUTH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 4 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 584
60-0 (1967)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to the area of the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District; employment of an administrator; compensation of directors; assessment and collection of taxes; and exclusion of land from the district.
| ATASCOSA COUNTY | EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WILSON COUNTY
HB 116
59-0 (1965)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to the creation, organization, powers, and duties of an underground water conservation district located in Atascosa and Wilson counties.
| EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EVERGREEN UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 964
59-0 (1965)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the creation, organization, powers, and duties of an underground water conservation district located in Schleicher County.
| PLATEAU UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION & SUPPLY DISTRICT | PLATEAU UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION & SUPPLY DISTRICT ACT | SCHLEICHER COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 692
57-0 (1961)
Author: Osborn, Jesse M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act dealing with Underground Water Conservation Districts to require the closing of capping of an "open or uncovered" well.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 274
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to Underground Water Conservation Districts; defining an "open or abandoned well"; authorizing the District to require the closing of an open or abandoned well; permitting the District to close the same if the owner and/or operator of the land upon which such open or abandoned well is located refuses to do so; creating a lien on said land for the expenses incurred in closing such open or abandoned well; providing that a refusal to close such a well constitutes a violation of the Penal Code.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 7
56-0 (1959)
Author: Bartram, Raymond A. | et. al.
Relating to creating a conservation and reclamation District to be known as the "Edwards Underground Water District" for the purpose of conserving and protecting the underground waters and recharging underground formations underlying parts of Bexar, Comal, Hays, Medina and Uvalde Counties.
| EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 271
56-0 (1959)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to ratifying, confirming and validating the designation of the boundary lines and the designation of the Dallam County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, North of Canadian River in Texas, dated December 22, 1950, and of the creation and establishment of the Dallam County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
| DALLAM COUNTY | DALLAM COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 138
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to ratifying, confirming and validating the designation of the boundary lines and the designation of the Dallam County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1, North of Canadian River in Texas, dated December 22, 1950, and of the creation and establishment of the Dallam County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
| DALLAM COUNTY | DALLAM COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 129
55-0 (1957)
Author: McIlhany, Grainger Walter | et. al.
Relating to the creation and designation of Ground Water Conservation District Number Three, South of the Canadian River, and validating the creation and election confirming said District.
| CARSON COUNTY | GRAY COUNTY | GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | PANHANDLE GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 3 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 79
55-0 (1957)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to the creation and designation of Ground Water Conservation District No. 3, south of the Canadian River, composed of lands and territories situated within a portion of the Texas Counties of Carson and Gray.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 336
55-0 (1957)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to ratifying, confirming and validating the designation of the boundary lines and the designation of the Dallam County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 North of Canadian River in Texas.
| DALLAM COUNTY | DALLAM COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 404
54-0 (1955)
Author: Berry, George S. | et. al.
Relating to amending the definition of a "subdivision of an underground water reservoir"; dealing with the exclusion of grazing while water is being produced only for domestic and stock raising purposes; to authorize underground water districts to require permits for the drilling, equipping and/or completion of water wells.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 610
54-0 (1955)
Author: Saul, Charles Leroy | et. al.
Relating to ratifying, confirming, and validating the designation of Subdivision Number Two of the Underground Water Reservoir in the Ogallala formation North of the Canadian River in Texas, dated August 16, 1954, and of the creation and establishment of Ground Water Conservation District Number Two, North of the Canadian River.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
SB 397
54-0 (1955)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to amend the definition of a "subdivision of an underground water reservoir; adding an additional definition of waste; dealing with the exclusion of grazing land while water is being produced only for domestic and stock raising purposes; to authorize underground water districts to require permits for the drilling, equipping and /or completion of water wells, as set forth.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 56
53-0 (1953)
Author: Carr, Waggoner | et. al.
Relating to ratifying, confirming, and validating the designation of Subdivision No. One of the Underground Water Reservoir, High Plains Area, Ogallala Formation, South of Canadian River in Texas, dated March 26, 1951, and of the creation and establishment of High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 30
53-0 (1953)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B. | et. al.
Relating to ratifying, confirming, and validating the designation of Subdivision No. One of the Underground Water Reservoir, High Plains Area, Ogallala Formation, South of Canadian River in Texas, dated March 26, 1951, and of the creation and establishment of High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1; providing for the conservation, preservation, protection and recharging and the prevention of waste of underground water within said District; prescribing the powers, functions and limitation of such district, including power to levy taxes and issue bonds.
| HIGH PLAINS UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 213
53-0 (1953)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B.
Relating to ratifying, confirming and validating the designation of Subdivision No. Two of the Underground Water Reservoir in the Ogallala Formation, South of the Canadian River in Texas dated March 20, 1951 and creating the Martin County Underground Water Conservation District No. 1.
| MARTIN COUNTY | MARTIN COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 162
51-0 (1949)
Author: Holt, I. B.
Relating to promoting the orderly development, conservation and use of the underground waters of the State; providing a saving clause.
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 355
39-0 (1925)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Relating to authorizing water improvement districts or conservation and reclamation districts which are or may be operating under contract with the United States Government or any department thereof.
Senate: Mining, Irrigation and Drainage
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.