TITLE: Relating to a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel and the feasibility of using similar processes in Texas.

SUMMARY: Relating to a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel and the feasibility of using similar processes in Texas.

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AN ACT relating to a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel and the feasibility of using similar processes in Texas. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "center" means the Texas State University Meadows Center for Water and the Environment. SECTION 2. STUDY. (a) The center shall conduct a study of seawater desalination processes used in Israel. (b) In conducting the study, the center shall: (1) identify the similarities and differences between the desalination processes used in Israel and the desalination processes used in this state; (2) determine the feasibility and practicability of using the processes used in Israel for the desalination of water from the Gulf of Mexico; and (3) provide any necessary information and recommendations for the use in this state of the desalination processes used in Israel. SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than January 1, 2025, the center shall report the results of the study conducted under this Act to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the standing committees of the senate and the house of representatives that have jurisdiction over natural resources. SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires February 1, 2025. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.