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House Bill 2815 |
House Author: Campbell |
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Effective: 9-1-05 |
Senate Sponsor: Madla et al. |
House Bill 2815 amends the Water Code to establish the Concho River Watermaster Program to ensure compliance with water rights along a specified segment of that river. The watermaster for the South Texas Watermaster Program serves as the watermaster for the Concho River program, and fees assessed under the Concho River program must be of the same type and rate as those under the South Texas program, with provision for certain adjustments. The bill provides for a Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee. On or after September 1, 2009, a water right holder in the river segment may petition for a referendum on the continuation of the program. If at least 50 percent of the water right holders sign the petition, the referendum must be conducted. If at least 60 percent of a referendum vote favors discontinuance, the program must be discontinued.