Sec. 8834.104. ANNUAL GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL DETERMINATION. (a) The board shall hold an annual hearing to determine the effects during the preceding calendar year of groundwater withdrawal on subsidence in the district.
(b) At the hearing, the board shall consider information provided under Sections 8834.107 and 8834.214 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 during the preceding calendar year of groundwater withdrawal 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 report shall be made 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 8834.101 to the appropriate regional water planning group.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 1811), Sec. 6, eff. May 25, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8834 - Fort Bend Subsidence District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8834.101. District Plan
Section 8834.102. Adoption of District Plan
Section 8834.103. Water Conservation Measures
Section 8834.104. Annual Groundwater Withdrawal Determination
Section 8834.105. Monitoring and Supervision by District
Section 8834.106. District Research
Section 8834.107. Studies by Board Staff
Section 8834.108. Sale or Distribution of Water Prohibited
Section 8834.109. Access to Property
Section 8834.110. General Powers Related to Property and Contracts
Section 8834.111. Cooperation With Governmental Entities
Section 8834.113. Considerations for Rules and Orders
Section 8834.115. Notice of Hearings
Section 8834.116. Board Bylaws and Policies
Section 8834.117. Authority to Issue Subpoenas and Administer Oaths