The bill, H.B. No. 217, introduces a new section to the Water Code that provides immunity from liability for groundwater conservation districts regarding their actions that restrict groundwater production from wells. Specifically, the new legal language states that a district will not be held liable for damages resulting from actions such as enforcing the chapter, adopting or enforcing district rules, or handling permits related to well production. This immunity is intended to protect districts as they manage groundwater resources.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the provisions of the new section apply only to causes of action that arise on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session. This means that any claims related to actions taken by groundwater conservation districts prior to this date will not be covered by the immunity established in this bill.

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