Tex. Spec. Dists. Code § 8825.002

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 8825.002 - Nature of District

(a) The district is a groundwater conservation district created under and essential to accomplish the purposes of Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.

(b) The purpose of this chapter is to create a locally controlled district to:

(1) protect and recharge groundwater;

(2) prevent pollution or waste of groundwater;

(3) control subsidence caused by withdrawal of water from the groundwater reservoirs in the area; and

(4) regulate the transport of water out of the district.

Tex. Spec. Dist. Loc. Laws § 8825.002

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139, Sec. 1.05, eff. 4/1/2011.