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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to groundwater permitting considerations of the adopted |
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water plans. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Section 36.113(d)(3) Water Code, is amended to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 36.113(d)(3) the proposed use of water is dedicated to
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any will be used for an actual and reasonable beneficial use. |
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SECTION 2. Section 36.113(d)(3) Water Code, is added to |
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read as follows: |
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Sec. 36.113(i) When permitting under an adopted |
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availability or managed available groundwater limit, a district may |
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consider whether the in-district water supply needs can be met, as |
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adopted in the State and regional Water Plan. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives |
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a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as |
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provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this |
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Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this |
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Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |