Sec. 8801.117. ANNUAL GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL DETERMINATION. (a) The board shall hold an annual hearing to determine the effects of groundwater withdrawal during the preceding calendar year on subsidence in the district.
(b) At the hearing, the board shall consider information provided under Sections 8801.115 and 8801.162 and information presented by persons appearing before the board.
(c) After the hearing, the board shall:
(1) consider all information presented to it;
(2) determine groundwater withdrawal in the district during the preceding calendar year; and
(3) make findings on the effects of groundwater withdrawal during the preceding calendar year on subsidence in the district.
(d) The board's findings and determinations under Subsection (c) shall be included in a report adopted by the board. The board shall make the report available for examination by any interested person.
(e) The board shall submit the report adopted under Subsection (d) and a copy of the most recent district plan adopted under Section 8801.112 to the appropriate regional water planning group.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 11, eff. May 27, 2005.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (S.B. 1031), Sec. 5, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8801.101. District Powers and Duties
Section 8801.102. Nonapplicability of Other Law
Section 8801.103. Sale or Distribution of Water Prohibited
Section 8801.104. Authority to Compel Testimony, Administer Oaths, and Issue Subpoenas
Section 8801.105. Suits by or Against the District; Representation by Attorney General
Section 8801.106. Grants; Contracts
Section 8801.107. Cooperation With Governmental Entities
Section 8801.110. Notice of Hearings
Section 8801.111. District Plan
Section 8801.112. Adoption of District Plan
Section 8801.113. Water Conservation Measures
Section 8801.114. District Research
Section 8801.115. Studies by Board Staff
Section 8801.116. Access to Property
Section 8801.117. Annual Groundwater Withdrawal Determination
Section 8801.118. Monitoring and Supervision by District
Section 8801.119. Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal
Section 8801.120. Water-Metering Devices