Texas HB4138 amends the Water Code to delay permit expirations for groundwater conservation districts if litigation is pending.

Texas HB4138 amends the Water Code to allow groundwater conservation districts to delay the expiration of drilling, operating, or transfer permits if the permit holder is involved in litigation concerning the permit's issuance or validity. The expiration date is postponed until the litigation concludes, either validating or invalidating the permit. If the permit is held valid, the delay extends to two years after the final judgment. The bill does not apply to litigation initiated by the permit holder or to permit holders who are delinquent in fees or subject to pending enforcement actions.

Texas HB4138 amends the Water Code to delay permit expirations for groundwater conservation districts if litigation is pending.

Texas HB4138 amends the Water Code to allow groundwater conservation districts to delay the expiration of drilling, operating, or transfer permits if the permit holder is involved in litigation concerning the permit's issuance or validity. The expiration date is postponed until the litigation concludes, either validating or invalidating the permit. If the permit is held valid, the delay extends to two years after the final judgment. The bill does not apply to litigation initiated by the permit holder or to permit holders who are delinquent in fees or subject to pending enforcement actions.