Texas SB2660 authorizes the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to assess a production fee on groundwater withdrawals.

Texas SB2660 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to allow the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to assess a production fee on groundwater withdrawals. The fee cannot exceed 38 cents per 1,000 gallons or the raw surface water cost of other wholesale water suppliers. The district can use the fee revenue for any lawful purpose. Exemptions apply to wells used exclusively for agricultural purposes and those exempt under district rules. The bill also repeals certain sections of Chapter 8843, Special District Local Laws Code.

Texas SB2660 authorizes the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to assess a production fee on groundwater withdrawals.

Texas SB2660 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to allow the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District to assess a production fee on groundwater withdrawals. The fee cannot exceed 38 cents per 1,000 gallons or the raw surface water cost of other wholesale water suppliers. The district can use the fee revenue for any lawful purpose. Exemptions apply to wells used exclusively for agricultural purposes and those exempt under district rules. The bill also repeals certain sections of Chapter 8843, Special District Local Laws Code.