tx-August72026-292: 31 TAC §356.42 — Groundwater Management
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY (Texas Government Code §2001.024(a)(3)) The amendment is adopted under the authority of Texas Water Code §6.101, which provides the TWDB with the authority to adopt rules necessary to carry out the powers and duties in the Water Code and other laws of the State, and also under the authority of Texas Water Code Sections 15.001, 16.012, 36.101, 36.1071, 36.1072, 36.1073, 36.108, 36.1083 and 36.1085. Additionally, this rulemaking is adopted under the authority of Texas Water Code Chapters 15 and 16. This rulemaking affects Water Code, Chapters 15, 16, and 36. The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 24, 2026. TRD-202603137 Ashley Harden General Counsel Texas Water Development Board Effective date: August 13, 2026 Proposal publication date: April 17, 2026 For further information, please call: (512) 475-1673 SUBCHAPTER E. GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVAL
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