Sec. 8.056. COMPACTS. The commission may contact and negotiate with other states regarding the need for establishing interstate compacts, addressing groundwater problems, needs, and supplies, if an aquifer underlies several states, and addressing other related subjects that would be beneficial to the states including the conservation and beneficial use of water.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 39, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Renumbered from Sec. 6.056 by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 5.01(a)(54), eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 451 (H.B. 163), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Chapter 8 - Southwestern States Water Commission
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8.051. Interaction With Other States
Section 8.052. Interaction With Mexico
Section 8.054. Designating Water Deficient Areas
Section 8.056. Compacts