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Senate Bill 1811 |
Senate Author: Hegar |
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Effective: 5-25-13 |
House Sponsor: Zerwas |
Senate Bill 1811 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to revise, update, and clarify provisions relating to the Fort Bend Subsidence District. Among other provisions, the bill establishes that the code chapter governing the district prevails over any other law in conflict or inconsistent with the chapter, defines "well owner" for purposes of the chapter, and authorizes the district's board to contract for an investment officer. The bill authorizes the board to issue permits to drill new wells, provides for exemptions from the permit requirements, and requires the district to grant a permit to drill and operate certain new wells.