House Committee on Natural Resources - 72nd R.S. (1991)
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1992 : a report to the House of Representatives, 73rd Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Edwards Aquifer | Edwards Aquifer Authority | Groundwater | Petroleum storage tanks | Solid waste disposal | Special taxing districts | Water districts | Water planning | Water quality management | Water supplies | Water wells | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.72 n219h | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View report [80 pages File size: 3,830 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor and oversee legislation enacted during the 72nd Regular and Special Called Session that was considered by the Natural Resources Committee; Performance Audit Review Recommendations; and any agency-initiated changes. | |
| 2. | Continue studies on the regulation and protection of the Edwards Aquifer, including but not limited to: A. Examining implications of future legal judgements to be entered regarding the Edwards; B. Searching for an equitable solution for all regional interest, including downstream users of the Edwards; C. Studying ways to create a high quality and dependable water source for San Antonio and surrounding areas; D. Looking at possibility of a mandatory region-wide uniform conservation program/voluntary demand reduction program. | |
| 3. | Continue work on the revision of the Water Code. | |
| 4. | Investigate the best methods for financing water quality initiatives and other environmental protection programs. Include studying cost of environmental programs in terms of property taxes, fees or economic development. | |
| 5. | Study the creation and role of solid waste management districts. | |
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