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House Bill 3735 |
House Author: Frank et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-17 |
Senate Sponsor: Rodríguez |
House Bill 3735 amends the Water Code and Government Code to grant a holder of a water right that begins using desalinated seawater after acquiring the water right the right to expedited consideration of an application for an amendment to the water right if the amendment meets certain conditions. The bill revises and repeals provisions relating to requirements for the map or plat required to accompany a water right application and limits the factors the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) may consider in determining whether a proposed appropriation of state water is detrimental to the public welfare to factors that are within the jurisdiction and expertise of TCEQ.