SRC-JBJ H.B. 340 76(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 340
76R1162 MCK-DBy: Walker (Bivins)
Natural Resources
5/3/1999
Engrossed


DIGEST 

Although jet wells are not used for domestic purposes, they are referenced
in Section 36.117(a), Water Code.  The reference, therefore, is obsolete.
H.B. 340 would delete the reference. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 340 exempts certain wells in a groundwater conservation
district from permitting requirements. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 36.117(a), Water Code, to delete jet wells used
for domestic needs from the exemptions for which a groundwater conservation
district may not require a permit.  Makes conforming changes. 

SECTION 2.  Effective date: September 1, 1999.

SECTION 3.Emergency clause.