S.B. No. 1959 amends the Special District Local Laws Code by adding a new section, 8856.1055, which outlines specific considerations for the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District when granting or denying permits. The new legal language mandates that the district must evaluate whether the proposed use of water from a well is intended, either wholly or partially, to supply water to a pond or lake with a surface area exceeding two acres, specifically for the purpose of enhancing the landscape's appearance.

This bill applies only to permit applications submitted on or after its effective date, which will be immediate if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. The inclusion of these considerations aims to ensure that the environmental impact of water usage for aesthetic purposes is taken into account in the permitting process.

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