Sec. 8801.118. MONITORING AND SUPERVISION BY DISTRICT. (a) The district may use subsidence compaction monitors, water-level observation wells, and other materials and equipment to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn while allowing groundwater to rebound and stabilize to a level that will halt subsidence.
(b) The district may use global positioning systems and other geodetic survey methods to monitor land surface elevations and measure subsidence. The district may coordinate monitoring and data collection activities with other entities, including private entities and federal, state, or local governmental entities.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 12, eff. May 27, 2005.
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