Amends water use regulations for the Edwards Aquifer in Texas.
Texas HB2817 amends existing law to specify that water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer must be used within the boundaries of the authority or the certificated area of a retail public utility. This change applies to areas that were part of a certificate of convenience and necessity as of September 1, 2025, and were within the authority's boundaries on June 28, 1996. The amendment takes effect September 1, 2025.
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