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TX Water Code § 11.452 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.452. Procedure for Determination

Sec. 11.452.  PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION.  (a)  On receiving a petition for appointment of a watermaster or on its own motion, the commission shall call and hold a hearing to determine if a need exists for appointment of a watermaster for the river basin or segment of the river basin.(b)  At the hearing persons who hold water rights in the river basin or segment of the river basin may appear before the commission and submit testimony and evidence relating to the need for appointment of a watermaster.(c)  After the hearing, the commission shall make a written determination as to whether a threat exists to the rights of senior water rights holders in the river basin or segment of the river basin and shall issue an order either finding that a threat exists and directing appointment of a watermaster or denying appointment of a watermaster.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 11.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.453. Appointment of Watermaster

Sec. 11.453.  APPOINTMENT OF WATERMASTER.  (a)  On issuance of an order under Section 11.452 of this chapter directing appointment of a watermaster, the executive director shall appoint a watermaster for the river basin or segment of the river basin covered by the commission order.(b)  A person appointed as a watermaster under this section may not be:(1)  the holder of a water right in the river basin or segment of the river basin to be under his jurisdiction as watermaster;(2)  a purchaser of water from the holder of a water right in the river basin or segment of the river basin under his jurisdiction as watermaster;  or(3)  a landowner of any land adjacent to the river or segment of the river under his jurisdiction as watermaster.(c)  A watermaster holds office until a successor is appointed.  The executive director may remove a watermaster at any time.(d)  The executive director may employ assistant watermasters and other employees necessary to aid a watermaster in the discharge of his duties.(e)  In a segment or basin in which the office of watermaster is vacant, the executive director has the powers of a watermaster.(f)  The executive director shall supervise and generally direct the watermaster in the performance of his duties.  A watermaster is responsible to the executive director for the proper performance of his duties.(g)  A person dissatisfied with any action of a watermaster may apply to the executive director for relief.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 11.4531 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.4531. Watermaster Advisory Committee

Sec. 11.4531.  WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  For each river basin or segment of a river basin for which the executive director appoints a watermaster under this subchapter, the executive director shall appoint a watermaster advisory committee consisting of at least nine but not more than 15 members.  A member of the advisory committee must be a holder of a water right or a representative of a holder of a water right in the river basin or segment of the river basin for which the watermaster is appointed.  In appointing members to the advisory committee, the executive director shall consider:(1)  geographic representation;(2)  amount of water rights held;(3)  different types of holders of water rights and users, including water districts, municipal suppliers, irrigators, and industrial users; and(4)  experience and knowledge of water management practices.(b)  An advisory committee member is not entitled to reimbursement of expenses or to compensation.(c)  An advisory committee member serves a two-year term expiring August 31 of each odd-numbered year and holds office until a successor is appointed.(d)  The advisory committee shall meet within 30 days after the date the initial appointments have been made and shall select a presiding officer to serve a one-year term.  The committee shall meet regularly as necessary.(e)  The advisory committee shall:(1)  make recommendations to the executive director regarding activities of benefit to the holders of water rights in the administration and distribution of water to holders of water rights in the river basin or segment of the river basin for which the watermaster is appointed;(2)  review and comment to the executive director on the annual budget of the watermaster operation; and(3)  perform other advisory duties as requested by the executive director regarding the watermaster operation or as requested by holders of water rights and considered by the committee to benefit the administration of water rights in the river basin or segment of the river basin for which the watermaster is appointed.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1351 (H.B. 3), Sec. 1.20, eff. September 1, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 1.20, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 11.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.454. Duties and Authority of the Watermaster

Sec. 11.454.  DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE WATERMASTER.  Section 11.327 applies to the duties and authority of a watermaster appointed for a river basin or segment of a river basin under this subchapter in the same manner as that section applies to the duties and authority of a watermaster appointed for a water division under Subchapter G.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1351 (H.B. 3), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 11.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.455. Compensation and Expenses of Watermaster

Sec. 11.455.  COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF WATERMASTER.  (a)  Section 11.329 applies to the payment of the compensation and expenses of a watermaster appointed for a river basin or segment of a river basin under this subchapter in the same manner as that section applies to the payment of the compensation and expenses of a watermaster appointed for a water division under Subchapter G.(b)  The executive director shall deposit the assessments collected under this section to the credit of the watermaster fund.(c)  Money deposited under this section to the credit of the watermaster fund may be used only for the purposes specified by Section 11.3291 with regard to the watermaster operation under this subchapter with regard to which the assessments were collected.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1351 (H.B. 3), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 11.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.456. Maintaining Current Status

Sec. 11.456.  MAINTAINING CURRENT STATUS.  (a)  To protect water rights holders in a river basin or segment of a river basin during the proceedings under Section 11.452 of this code, the commission may issue an order or orders at the beginning of the proceedings under Section 11.452 of this code or may request the attorney general to seek injunctive relief to protect the water rights holders during the proceedings.(b)  On request of the commission, the attorney general shall seek injunctive relief to carry out the purpose of Subsection (a) of this section.(c)  The commission is not required to comply with the requirements of Chapter 2001, Government Code in issuing orders under Subsection (a) of this section and there is no right of appeal from those orders.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 11.457 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.457. Assistance to Watermaster

Sec. 11.457.  ASSISTANCE TO WATERMASTER.  The executive director shall provide the watermaster with such staff and facilities as are necessary to carry out this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 11.458 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter I. Commission-Appointed Watermaster|Section 11.458. Application of Subchapter

Sec. 11.458.  APPLICATION OF SUBCHAPTER.  This subchapter shall not apply to any river basin or segment of a river basin in which a watermaster has been appointed pursuant to Subchapter G or H of this chapter.|Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 779, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.|
TX Water Code § 11.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.501. Title of Act

Sec. 11.501.  TITLE OF ACT.  This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Wetlands Act."|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 11.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.502. Definition

Sec. 11.502.  DEFINITION.  (1)  The definition of the term "wetlands" within the State of Texas, for purposes of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311, 1344;  the Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation and Reserve Program, 16 U.S.C. 3801-3845;  the Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986, 16 U.S.C. 3901-3932;  the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4370a, all statutory foundation for the Federal Wildlife Service's National Wetlands Inventory mapping, including the Water Bank Program for Wetlands Preservation, 16 U.S.C. 1301-1311;  the Water Resources development project (wetland areas), 42 U.S.C. 1962d-5e;  and the Migratory Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 715-715r;  and all Texas laws, rules, and regulations adopted pursuant to Chapter 2001, Government Code and interpretation and implementation of any kind whatsoever of both federal and state laws by agencies of the state, including any amendment or revision thereto, relating to wetlands, means an area (including a swamp, marsh, bog, prairie pothole, or similar area) having a predominance of hydric soils that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support and that under normal circumstances supports the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation.(2)  The term "hydric soil" means soil that, in its undrained condition, is saturated, flooded, or ponded long enough during a growing season to develop an anaerobic condition that supports the growth and regeneration of hydrophytic vegetation.(3)  The term "hydrophytic vegetation" means a plant growing in: water or a substrate that is at least periodically deficient in oxygen during a growing season as a result of excessive water content.(4)  The term "wetlands" does not include:(A)  irrigated acreage used as farmland;(B)  man-made wetlands of less than one acre;  or(C)  man-made wetlands not constructed with wetland creation as a stated objective, including but not limited to impoundments made for the purpose of soil and water conservation which have been approved or requested by soil and water conservation districts.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 11.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.503. Applicability to Man-Made Wetlands

Sec. 11.503.  APPLICABILITY TO MAN-MADE WETLANDS.  Section 11.502(4)(C) applies only to man-made wetlands, the construction or creation of which commences on or after the effective date of this Act.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 11.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.504. Applicability to Certain Mining-Related Activities

Sec. 11.504.  APPLICABILITY TO CERTAIN MINING-RELATED ACTIVITIES.  This Act shall not apply to surface mining and reclamation.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 24.003, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Water Code § 11.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.505. Applicability to State Revolving Loan Fund Program

Sec. 11.505.  APPLICABILITY TO STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM.  This Act shall not apply to the state revolving loan fund program.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 24.004, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Water Code § 11.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter J. Wetlands|Section 11.506. Conflict Between State and Federal Law

Sec. 11.506.  CONFLICT BETWEEN STATE AND FEDERAL LAW.  If the state definition conflicts with the federal definition in any manner, the federal definition prevails.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1202, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 24.005, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Water Code § 11.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.551. Definitions

Sec. 11.551.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Advisory committee" means the Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee appointed under Section 11.557.(2)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(3)  "Program" means the Concho River Watermaster Program, a division of the South Texas Watermaster established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and operating pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(4)  "Water right holder" means a person who holds a certificated right in water under the jurisdiction of the watermaster acting under this subchapter.(5)  "Water user" means a person, including a water right holder, who uses water under the jurisdiction of the watermaster acting under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.552. Concho River Watermaster Program

Sec. 11.552.  CONCHO RIVER WATERMASTER PROGRAM.  The Concho River Watermaster Program is established to ensure compliance with water rights in the area described by Section 11.553.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.553. Jurisdiction of Watermaster

Sec. 11.553.  JURISDICTION OF WATERMASTER.  The geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of a watermaster acting under this subchapter shall be the Concho River segment of the Colorado River Basin that includes the Concho River and all of its tributaries, downstream on the main stem of the Concho River to a point on the Concho River prior to reaching, and upstream of the O. H. Ivie Reservoir located at and including the diversion point of Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-1393 (River Order No. 4954450000) in Concho County.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.554 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.554. Watermaster; Appointment of Deputy Watermaster

Sec. 11.554.  WATERMASTER; APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY WATERMASTER.  (a)  The watermaster for the South Texas Watermaster Program shall serve as the watermaster for the program.(b)  The watermaster shall appoint a deputy watermaster, who must reside in the area described by Section 11.553.(c)  The watermaster or deputy watermaster may not be:(1)  a water right holder in the river basin or segment of the river basin under the program's jurisdiction;(2)  a purchaser of water from a water right holder in the river basin or segment of the river basin under the program's jurisdiction; or(3)  a landowner of any land adjacent to the river or segment of the river under the program's jurisdiction.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.555. Duties and Authority of Watermaster

Sec. 11.555.  DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF WATERMASTER.  The watermaster has the same duties and authority under the Concho River Watermaster Program as the watermaster has under the South Texas Watermaster Program.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.556. Appointment of Nonvoting Member of South Texas Watermaster Advisory Committee

Sec. 11.556.  APPOINTMENT OF NONVOTING MEMBER OF SOUTH TEXAS WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The executive director shall appoint a person who resides in the area described by Section 11.553 to the South Texas Watermaster Advisory Committee.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, Section 11.3261 applies to a member of the South Texas Watermaster Advisory Committee appointed under this section.(c)  A member of the South Texas Watermaster Advisory Committee appointed under this section may attend all meetings of that committee and enter into discussions at the meetings, but the person may not vote at the meetings.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.557 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.557. Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee

Sec. 11.557.  CONCHO RIVER WATERMASTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee consists of 13 members appointed by the executive director as follows:(1)  six members selected from nominations received, one representing the City of Paint Rock and one representing each of the following stream segments or tributaries of the Concho River: Spring Creek, Dove Creek, South Concho, Middle Concho, and main stem of the Concho below Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-1337 (River Order No. 5460010000);(2)  six members selected from a list of candidates submitted by the City of San Angelo; and(3)  one member selected at the executive director's discretion.(b)  If the executive director does not receive nominations or a list of candidates as specified under Subsection (a), after reasonable notice the executive director may appoint to the advisory committee the appropriate number of members selected at the executive director's discretion.(c)  If a vacancy occurs on the advisory committee, the executive director shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term by appointing a person selected in the same manner as the person being replaced.(d)  An advisory committee member shall serve for a term of two years.(e)  An advisory committee member serves without compensation.(f)  The advisory committee shall:(1)  provide recommendations to the watermaster and deputy watermaster regarding activities of benefit to the water right holders in the administration and distribution of water;(2)  advise the watermaster and deputy watermaster on complaints and enforcement matters;(3)  review, hold a public hearing on, and make recommendations on the annual budget proposed by the watermaster so as to cover all costs of the Concho River Watermaster Program; and(4)  provide assistance as requested by the watermaster, deputy watermaster, or water right holders.(g)  Actions of the advisory committee in which a vote is taken must receive a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present to be approved.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.558 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.558. Fees

Sec. 11.558.  FEES.  Fees assessed under the Concho River Watermaster Program shall be of the same type and rate as those assessed under the South Texas Watermaster Program but may be adjusted as necessary to pay all expenses of the Concho River Watermaster Program.  All costs of the Concho River Watermaster Program shall be assessed solely upon the water right holders subject to the Concho River Watermaster Program.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 11.559 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle B - Water Rights|Chapter 11 - Water Rights|Subchapter K. Concho River Watermaster Program|Section 11.559. Referendum

Sec. 11.559.  REFERENDUM.  (a)  On or after September 1, 2009, a water right holder may petition the advisory committee to conduct a referendum on the continuation of the program.(b)  The advisory committee shall conduct a referendum if it receives a petition signed by at least 50 percent of the water right holders.(c)  A referendum under this section must be held on a uniform election date, as provided by Section 41.001, Election Code.(d)  Only current water right holders are eligible to vote in the referendum.(e)  If at least 60 percent of the votes in the referendum favor discontinuing the program, the program shall be discontinued.(f)  A referendum under this section cannot be held more than once every four years.(g)  For purposes of this section, a water right holder shall be considered as one water right holder regardless of the number or amount of water rights held under a permit or certificate of adjudication.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749 (H.B. 2815), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.|