The bill, H.B. No. 3115, seeks to amend the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District regarding the regulation of certain wells. Specifically, it introduces a provision that prohibits the district from requiring owners of wells used solely for domestic or livestock purposes, which are exempt from permitting under Section 36.117(b)(1) of the Water Code, to install a meter or measuring device on their wells. This change aims to ease regulatory burdens on well owners who utilize their wells for personal or agricultural use.

In addition to this new provision, the bill maintains existing restrictions on the district's authority, including prohibitions against selling, transporting, or exporting groundwater outside the district and entering into contracts to supply water to individuals in the service areas of municipalities or retail public utilities without their consent. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8838.106 (Special District Local Laws Code 8838)