Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 8801.163 · Subchapter D. REGULATORY PROVISIONS
CONVERSION TO ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187, Sec. 12, eff. June 14, 2013.
(b) The board may issue an order requiring a person to completely or partially discontinue the use of groundwater only if the person is able to:
(1) acquire an alternative water supply needed to replace the water supply covered by the order; or
(2) participate in a groundwater reduction plan or other agreement approved by the board that complies with the district's regulatory requirements.
(c) A notice of public hearing must inform a person when the board will consider an order to convert to an alternative water supply.
(d) Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238, Sec. 51, eff. May 27, 2005.
(e) This section does not limit the board's authority to issue an order or adopt a rule requiring a person to reduce groundwater use by eliminating waste or implementing water conservation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 19, eff. May 27, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 20, eff. May 27, 2005.
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 51, eff. May 27, 2005.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (S.B. 1031), Sec. 12, eff. June 14, 2013.
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8801.htm
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