Sec. 8834.105. 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water-level observation wells, and other materials and equipment to determine the amount of groundwater that may be withdrawn while allowing groundwater to rebound and stabilize to a level that will halt subsidence.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.
(c) The district may coordinate monitoring and data collection activities with other entities, including private entities and federal, state, or local governmental entities.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
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