Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code § 8863.103 · Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES
TRANSFER OF GROUNDWATER OUT OF DISTRICT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) In this section, "retail public utility" has the meaning assigned by Section 13.002, Water Code.
(b) The district by rule may require a person to obtain a permit from the district for the transfer of groundwater out of the district consistent with Section 36.122, Water Code.
(c) The district may determine that a transfer of groundwater produced within the district's boundaries for use outside the district's boundaries will not be considered a transfer outside the district if the transfer:
(1) is for use as a potable water supply by a retail public utility and is within an authorized service area of which an appropriate portion, as determined by the district, is located inside the district's boundaries; or
(2) involves an emergency potable water interconnect between retail public utilities.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 112 (S.B. 1026), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2015.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.8863.htm
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