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Senate Bill 1985 |
Senate Author: Averitt |
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Effective: 6-15-07 |
House Sponsor: Dunnam |
Senate Bill 1985 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to create the McLennan County Groundwater Conservation District, coextensive with the boundaries of that county, subject to voter approval at a confirmation election. The bill prohibits the district from exercising the power of eminent domain. It authorizes fees for services or for water withdrawn from nonexempt wells, and authorizes user fees, provided that the fee for agricultural use may not exceed 20 percent of the fee rate for municipal use. The bill sets out provisions relating to well spacing rules and related exemptions and authorizes the district to establish registration and reporting requirements for certain wells that are exempt from permitting under the Water Code. It allows the district to adopt rules and issue permits before adopting a management plan.