Honorable Robert Puente, Chair, House Committee on Natural Resources
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB1699 by Hilderbran (Relating to the power of a groundwater conservation district to regulate the use of groundwater so as to prevent waste.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to authorize a groundwater conservation district to adopt and enforce rules that define waste of groundwater to include activities or uses in addition to those listed in Section 36.001(8), Water Code.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.