Sec. 8834.215. REDUCTION OF GROUNDWATER USE. (a) The board by order may require a person to completely or partially discontinue the use of groundwater by:
(1) acquiring an alternative water supply needed to replace the water supply covered by the order; or
(2) participating in a groundwater reduction plan or other agreement the board approves as complying with the district's regulatory requirements.
(b) The board by order or rule may require a person to reduce groundwater use by eliminating waste or implementing water conservation measures.
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 E. Regulatory Provisions
Section 8834.201. Groundwater Withdrawals Subject to Board Rule
Section 8834.202. Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt
Section 8834.203. Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal
Section 8834.204. Water-Metering Devices
Section 8834.205. Well Registration
Section 8834.206. Permit Required
Section 8834.207. Application for Permit
Section 8834.208. Notice and Hearing on Permit Application
Section 8834.209. Issuance of Permit
Section 8834.210. Term of Permit
Section 8834.211. Renewal of Permit
Section 8834.213. Transferring Permit
Section 8834.214. Annual Report