This bill amends the Water Code by adding a new section, 36.125, which provides immunity from liability for groundwater conservation districts regarding their actions that restrict groundwater production from wells. Specifically, the bill states that a district will not be liable for damages resulting from actions such as enforcing the chapter, adopting or enforcing district rules, or issuing, renewing, amending, denying, or enforcing permits related to well production.

The provisions of this new section will only apply 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 legislation aims to protect groundwater conservation districts from legal repercussions associated with their regulatory activities concerning groundwater management.

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