79R7196 SLO-D

By:  Casteel                                                      H.B. No. 2484



A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to water quality control policies.                                   
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:                        
	SECTION 1.  Section 26.003, Water Code, is amended to read as 
follows:       
	Sec. 26.003.  POLICY OF THIS SUBCHAPTER. It is the policy of 
this state and the purpose of this subchapter to maintain the 
quality of water in the state consistent with the public health and 
enjoyment, the propagation and protection of terrestrial and 
aquatic life, and the operation of existing industries, taking into 
consideration the economic development of the state;  to encourage 
and promote the development and use of regional and areawide waste 
collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste 
disposal needs of the citizens of the state;  and to require the use 
of all reasonable methods to implement this policy when feasible.
	SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2005.