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TX Water Code § 10.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.001. Definitions

Sec. 10.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Best management practices" has the meaning assigned by Section 11.002.(2)  "Board" means the Texas Water Development Board.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(4)  "Council" means the Water Conservation Advisory Council.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.002. Purpose

Sec. 10.002.  PURPOSE.  The council is created to provide the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, legislature, board, commission, political subdivisions, and public with the resource of a select council with expertise in water conservation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.003. Creation and Membership

Sec. 10.003.  CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP.  (a)  The council is composed of 23 members appointed by the board. The board shall appoint one member to represent each of the following entities or interest groups:(1)  Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;(2)  Department of Agriculture;(3)  Parks and Wildlife Department;(4)  State Soil and Water Conservation Board;(5)  Texas Water Development Board;(6)  regional water planning groups;(7)  federal agencies;(8)  municipalities;(9)  groundwater conservation districts;(10)  river authorities;(11)  environmental groups;(12)  irrigation districts;(13)  institutional water users;(14)  professional organizations focused on water conservation;(15)  higher education;(16)  agricultural groups;(17)  refining and chemical manufacturing;(18)  electric generation;(19)  mining and recovery of minerals;(20)  landscape irrigation and horticulture;(21)  water control and improvement districts;(22)  rural water users;  and(23)  municipal utility districts.(b)  Each entity or interest group described by Subsection (a) may recommend one or more persons to fill the position on the council held by the member who represents that entity or interest group.  If one or more persons are recommended for a position on the council, the board shall appoint one of the persons recommended to fill the position.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.004. Terms

Sec. 10.004.  TERMS.  (a)  Members of the council serve staggered terms of six years, with seven or eight members' terms, as applicable, expiring August 31 of each odd-numbered year.(b)  The board shall fill a vacancy on the council for the unexpired term by appointing a person who has the same qualifications as required under Section 10.003 for the person who previously held the vacated position.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.005. Presiding Officer

Sec. 10.005.  PRESIDING OFFICER.  The council members shall select one member as the presiding officer of the council to serve in that capacity until the person's term as a council member expires.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.006. Council Staff

Sec. 10.006.  COUNCIL STAFF.  On request by the council, the board shall provide any necessary staff to assist the council in the performance of its duties.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.007. Public Meetings and Public Information

Sec. 10.007.  PUBLIC MEETINGS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION.  (a)  The council may hold public meetings as needed to fulfill its duties under this chapter.(b)  The council is subject to Chapters 551 and 552, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.008. Inapplicability of Advisory Committee Law

Sec. 10.008.  INAPPLICABILITY OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE LAW.  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the council.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.009. Compensation of Members

Sec. 10.009.  COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.  (a)  Members of the council serve without compensation but may be reimbursed by legislative appropriation for actual and necessary expenses related to the performance of council duties.(b)  Reimbursement under Subsection (a) is subject to the approval of the presiding officer of the council.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.010. Powers and Duties of Council

Sec. 10.010.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL.  The council shall:(1)  monitor trends in water conservation implementation;(2)  monitor new technologies for possible inclusion by the board as best management practices in the best management practices guide developed by the water conservation implementation task force under Chapter 109, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003;(3)  monitor the effectiveness of the statewide water conservation public awareness program developed under Section 16.401 and associated local involvement in implementation of the program;(4)  develop and implement a state water management resource library;(5)  develop and implement a public recognition program for water conservation;(6)  monitor the implementation of water conservation strategies by water users included in regional water plans; and(7)  monitor target and goal guidelines for water conservation to be considered by the board and commission.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 10.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 10 - Water Conservation Advisory Council|Section 10.011. Report

Sec. 10.011.  REPORT.  Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the council shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives:(1)  a report on progress made in water conservation in this state; and(2)  recommendations for legislation to advance water conservation in this state, which may include conservation through the reduction of the amount of water lost because of evaporation.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1352 (H.B. 4), Sec. 3, eff. June 15, 2007.Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.03, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1151 (S.B. 551), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 18.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 18 - Marine Seawater Desalination Projects|Section 18.001. Definitions

Sec. 18.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.(2)  "Marine seawater" means water that is derived from the Gulf of Mexico.(3)  "Project" means:(A)  a marine seawater desalination project; or(B)  a facility for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2031), Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 18.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 18 - Marine Seawater Desalination Projects|Section 18.002. Relationship to Other Laws

Sec. 18.002.  RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b) or as otherwise provided by law:(1)  Chapter 11 applies to a permit or authorization under Section 18.003 or 18.004 in the same manner as that chapter applies to a permit or authorization under that chapter; and(2)  Chapter 26 applies to a permit under Section 18.005 in the same manner as that chapter applies to a permit under that chapter.(b)  In the event of a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 11 or 26, this chapter controls.(c)  This chapter is intended to provide an alternative procedure for obtaining an authorization to divert and use state water that consists of marine seawater or to discharge treated marine seawater or waste resulting from the desalination of treated marine seawater under the circumstances provided by this chapter.  This chapter does not affect the authority of a person to:(1)  divert and use state water that consists of marine seawater in accordance with the procedures provided by Chapter 11, including the authority to divert marine seawater from a point of diversion located in a bay or estuary; or(2)  discharge treated marine seawater or waste resulting from the desalination of treated marine seawater in accordance with the procedures provided by Chapter 26, including the authority to discharge waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater into a bay or estuary.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2031), Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 18.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 18 - Marine Seawater Desalination Projects|Section 18.004. Bed and Banks Authorization

Sec. 18.004.  BED AND BANKS AUTHORIZATION.  (a)  With prior authorization granted under rules prescribed by the commission, a person may use the bed and banks of any flowing natural stream in this state or a lake, reservoir, or other impoundment in this state to convey marine seawater that has been treated so as to meet standards that are at least as stringent as the water quality standards applicable to the receiving stream or impoundment adopted by the commission.(b)  The commission shall provide for notice and an opportunity for the submission of written comment but may not provide an opportunity for a contested case hearing regarding commission actions relating to an application for an authorization under this section to use the bed and banks of a flowing natural stream to convey treated marine seawater.  The commission shall provide for notice, an opportunity for the submission of written comment, and an opportunity for a contested case hearing regarding commission actions relating to an application for an authorization under this section to use a lake, reservoir, or other impoundment to convey treated marine seawater.(c)  A person may not discharge treated marine seawater into a flowing natural stream in this state or a lake, reservoir, or other impoundment in this state for the purpose of conveyance of the water under an authorization granted under this section unless the person holds a permit issued under Section 18.005 authorizing the discharge.(d)  Treated marine seawater that is conveyed under an authorization granted under this section may be used only by the person to whom the authorization is granted.(e)  Section 11.042(c) applies to an authorization granted under this section in the same manner as that subsection applies to an authorization granted under Section 11.042.(f)  This section does not prohibit a person from conveying treated marine seawater in any other manner authorized by law.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 756 (H.B. 2031), Sec. 10, eff. June 17, 2015.|
TX Water Code § 31.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.002. Applicability

Sec. 31.002.  APPLICABILITY.  This chapter does not apply to:(1)  subsurface excavations conducted under Chapters 52 and 53 of the Natural Resources Code if the commissioner of the General Land Office determines that the subsurface excavation does not adversely affect water as defined by this chapter; or(2)  facilities or activities covered by Chapter 26 or 27 of this code or Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 284(75), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 31.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.003. Permit From Commission

Sec. 31.003.  PERMIT FROM COMMISSION.  A person desiring to drill, excavate, or otherwise construct a subsurface excavation may not begin construction without first obtaining a permit for the work from the commission.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.004. Application for Permit

Sec. 31.004.  APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.  The commission shall prescribe forms for a permit application and shall make the forms available on request without charge.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.005. Information Required of Applicant

Sec. 31.005.  INFORMATION REQUIRED OF APPLICANT.  An applicant shall furnish any information the commission considers necessary to discharge its duties under this chapter and the rules of the commission.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.006. Contents of Permit Application

Sec. 31.006.  CONTENTS OF PERMIT APPLICATION.  (a)  The executive director shall set the requirements for the permit application after determining the local conditions and potential or probable effect of the subsurface excavations on water in the state.(b)  The permit application must include plans for:(1)  setting of any casing, liners, and seals for the shaft and underground workings;(2)  ground movement control, including subsidence, strata and roof control, and shaft pillar dimensions;(3)  water inflow management;(4)  spoils and industrial waste management, including plans for the management of the surface storage of spoils or industrial waste in a manner that will not harm adjacent surface property if the adjacent property is used for agricultural purposes;(5)  mitigation and monitoring of water pollution; and(6)  restoration, closure, and decommissioning of the subsurface excavations.(c)  The permit application may include additional requirements as determined by the executive director.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.007. Application Fee

Sec. 31.007.  APPLICATION FEE.  With each application for a permit, the commission shall collect a fee as set by the executive director to reasonably offset the costs to the commission for processing the application.  The fee may not be less than $1,000.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.008. Hearing on Permit Application

Sec. 31.008.  HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION.  (a)  The commission may hold an adjudicatory hearing on the application.(b)  The commission by rule shall provide for giving notice of a public hearing on a permit application.  The rules for notice must include provisions for giving notice to local governments and interested persons.(c)  A hearing held under Subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with rules for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  A person shall be allowed to participate in a hearing as a party under this section on a showing of sufficient interest or of an ability to contribute to the resolution of relevant issues.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 31.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.009. Delegation of Hearing Powers

Sec. 31.009.  DELEGATION OF HEARING POWERS.  (a)  The commission may authorize the chief administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to call and hold hearings on any subject on which the commission may hold a hearing.(b)  The commission may also authorize the chief administrative law judge to delegate to one or more administrative law judges the authority to hold a hearing the chief administrative law judge calls.(c)  At a hearing called under this section, the chief administrative law judge or the administrative law judge to whom a hearing is delegated may administer oaths and receive evidence.(d)  The individual or individuals holding a hearing under the authority of this section shall report the hearing in the manner prescribed by the commission.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 106, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 31.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.010. Rules

Sec. 31.010.  RULES.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules reasonably required for the performance of the powers, duties, and functions of the commission under this chapter.(b)  Rules adopted under this section shall be published as proposed rules, as prescribed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  A permit may not be issued by the commission under this chapter and a permit hearing may not be held on a permit application until the commission has adopted rules for the issuance of permits.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 31.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.011. Pending Litigation

Sec. 31.011.  PENDING LITIGATION.  The commission may refuse to accept a permit application or hold a permit application hearing if any aspect of the siting, construction, use, or decommissioning of the subsurface excavation is the subject of litigation.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.012. Issuance of Permit

Sec. 31.012.  ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.  (a)  The commission may grant an application in whole or part and may issue the permit if it finds that:(1)  the construction or use of the subsurface excavation is in the public interest and that after consideration of all alternative sites there is a public need for construction of the subsurface excavation at the location for which the application is made;(2)  existing rights, including mineral rights, water rights, and adjacent surface rights, are not impaired;(3)  any surface storage of spoils or industrial waste will not harm adjacent surface property used for agricultural purposes;(4)  with proper safeguards, both groundwater and surface water can be adequately protected from pollution; and(5)  the applicant has made a satisfactory showing of financial responsibility if required by Section 31.018(b) of this code.(b)  In the permit the commission shall impose terms and conditions reasonably necessary to protect all water from pollution.(c)  In the permit the commission shall impose terms and conditions for final closure of surface facilities, plugging and sealing of the subsurface excavations, management of spoils and industrial waste, and ground movement control measures reasonably necessary to protect all water penetrated from pollution.(d)  The use of a subsurface excavation for a purpose other than one stated in the permit is prohibited.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|
TX Water Code § 31.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle D - Water Quality Control|Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations|Section 31.013. Performance Standards

Sec. 31.013.  PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules and performance standards to govern the granting of permits under this chapter and may impose additional requirements it considers necessary.(b)  A permit issued under this chapter must require that the subsurface construction and operations meet all applicable performance standards of this chapter and performance standards adopted by the commission relating to:(1)  construction, operation, closure, and decommissioning;(2)  casings, liners, and seals for subsurface excavations;(3)  water inflow management and disposal;(4)  ground movement control;(5)  roof control and shaft pillar dimensions; and(6)  spoils and industrial waste management and disposal.(c)  The permittee shall provide records as required by the executive director to indicate compliance with Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.|Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.|