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Senate Bill 1525 |
Senate Author: Perry |
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Effective: Vetoed |
House Sponsor: Larson |
Senate Bill 1525 requires the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to conduct a study of water needs and availability in Texas and use the results of the study to produce a comprehensive water resources map. The bill requires the TWDB, not later than December 1, 2018, to submit to each standing committee of the legislature having primary jurisdiction over water development a report of the findings of the study and the map.
Senate Bill 1525 amends the Water Code to require the TWDB to conduct studies of aquifer storage and recovery projects identified in the state water plan or by interested persons and report the results of each study to regional water planning groups and interested persons. The bill requires the TWDB to conduct a statewide survey of the most favorable areas for aquifer storage and recovery, prepare a report that includes an overview of the survey, and, not later than December 15, 2018, submit the report to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives.
Governor's Reason for Veto: "The Texas Water Development Board can perform the study mandated by Senate Bill 1525 with or without this legislation."