Bill Text: TX HB5122 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced


Bill Title: Related to the production of water from a well

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-03-24 - Referred to Natural Resources [HB5122 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HB5122-Introduced.html
 
 
  By: Lopez of Cameron H.B. No. 5122
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  Related to the production of water from a well
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 36.117, Water Code, is amended by adding
  subsection (c-1) to read as follows:
         (c)  A district may not restrict the production of water from
  any well described by Subsection (b)(1), except as provided by
  Subsection (c-1).
         (c-1)  A district may restrict the use of water from a well
  described by Subsection (b)(1) for the irrigation of turf grass or
  ornamental landscape.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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