Bill > HB2774

This bill grants the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District expanded regulatory authority over structures near Medina Lake. Specifically, the bill allows the district to regulate and issue permits for the construction of any structures located below the high water line of Medina Lake within the district's boundaries. An important provision is that the district must exempt structures constructed by political subdivisions from the permitting requirements. This means local government entities like cities, counties, or special districts would not need to obtain a permit from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District when building structures near Medina Lake. The new regulations will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving the district time to develop and implement the specific permitting rules and processes. The bill appears aimed at providing the district with more control over development and construction activities in the sensitive area around Medina Lake.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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