S.B. No. 2660 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to establish regulations for the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, specifically regarding the metering of wells and the assessment of fees. The bill prohibits the district from requiring a meter on wells that are used solely for domestic or agricultural purposes and are not capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per day. Additionally, it allows the district to assess a production fee for groundwater withdrawal, which cannot exceed 30 cents per 1,000 gallons. The revenue generated from this fee can be used for any lawful purpose, but the section does not apply to wells used exclusively for agricultural or exempt domestic purposes.

Furthermore, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to taxes and fees, clarifying that the district cannot impose taxes or collect fees except as authorized by specific sections. This legislative change aims to streamline the regulatory framework governing groundwater use while ensuring that certain small-scale users are not burdened by metering requirements. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8843.153, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8843, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8843.153, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8843, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 8843.153, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843.151 (Special District Local Laws Code 8843, Subchapter D, Chapter , Special District Local Laws Code 8843)