Sec. 8802.109. RESTRICTIONS ON PRODUCTION DURING DROUGHT. (a) During a period declared by the district to be a drought and only as specified in the district's approved management plan, the district may restrict or prohibit groundwater production as provided by this section.
(b) The district may restrict groundwater production on an equivalent, pro-rata basis for permits first issued on or before September 9, 2004, including permits renewed after September 1, 2007.
(c) The district, to protect the conditions of the aquifer, may restrict or prohibit groundwater production:
(1) for permits first issued after September 9, 2004; and
(2) for permits first issued on or before September 9, 2004, and amended after September 9, 2004, for any additional amount of water authorized by the amendment.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1405 (S.B. 747), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8802 - Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8802.101. General Powers and Duties
Section 8802.102. Rules Regulating Zoning and Subdivision of Land Prohibited
Section 8802.103. Imposition of Taxes
Section 8802.1045. Amount of Annual Production Fee
Section 8802.105. Certain Water Use Fees Permitted
Section 8802.106. Production Capacity of Certain Exempt Wells
Section 8802.108. Borrowing Money
Section 8802.109. Restrictions on Production During Drought
Section 8802.110. Restrictions on Production During Extreme Drought