HB3818 - Relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years established by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.

      By: Oliverson H.B. No. 3818       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years   established by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1. Chapter 8801, Special District Laws Code, is   amended by adding Section 8801.1121, which reads as follows:           Sec.   8801.1121. Groundwater Reduction Target Extension. (a)   Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule adopted by the   Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, all deadlines for   groundwater reduction mandates and conversion requirements set   forth by the District are hereby extended by five (5) years from   their original scheduled dates.       (b)     This extension applies to all applicable entities,   including but not limited to:       1. Municipalities       2. Water utilities       3. Industrial users       4. Groundwater permit holders       (c) The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District shall amend its   regulations and enforcement schedules within 90 days of the   effective date of this Act.          SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a   vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as   provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this   Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this   Act takes effect September 1, 2025