Bill > HB1643

This bill modifies the legal relationship between the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District and the North Harris County Regional Water Authority by removing certain regulatory oversight and constraints. Specifically, the bill creates a new section in the law explicitly stating that the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District's regulations do not apply to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority or its territory. The bill makes several key changes, including: allowing the water authority more discretion in amending its groundwater reduction plans without requiring approval from the subsidence district; removing provisions that previously required the water authority to follow the subsidence district's rules for well exemptions and fee structures; and giving the water authority more autonomy in determining its timeline for converting from groundwater to surface water. The bill also removes several existing sections of law that previously defined the subsidence district's regulatory role over the water authority. These changes effectively reduce the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District's authority over the North Harris County Regional Water Authority, granting the water authority more independent decision-making power in managing its water resources. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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