SB 1745
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1718
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2424
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the territory of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3071
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the equalization of the rates of production fees charged on certain wells by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3333
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | TRINITY AQUIFER
SB 2254
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the powers and duties of the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1 and the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | NEEDMORE RANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3405
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1440
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 340
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1532
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1060
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1281
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to changes in the single-member district boundaries of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 292
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to changes in the single-member district boundaries of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 433
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the de-annexation of land in Bastrop County by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 853
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1508
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4729
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 1099
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2474
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3572
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees and limit groundwater production during a drought.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DROUGHT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 747
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees and limit groundwater production during a drought.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | DROUGHT | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | GUADALUPE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2019
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ARANSAS COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | BACLIFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BAMMEL UTILITY DISTRICT | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BAYBROOK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY | BEACH ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | BEXAR-MEDINA-ATASCOSA COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVE DIST | BUFFALO BAYOU MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | CAPROCK HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CHILLICOTHE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY | COCHRAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DONNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT, HIDALGO COUNTY NO. 1 | DOWNTOWN MIDLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | FALL CREEK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | GALVESTON COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 | GREAT SOUTHWEST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | HARBORSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | KATY TOWNE CENTRE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | LAKE PROCTOR IRRIGATION AUTHORITY OF COMANCHE COUNTY, TEXAS | LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | SIENNA PLANTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING BRANCH AREA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | WALLER COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
HB 2707
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1029
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning special districts, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT | ARANSAS COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | BACLIFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BALLINGER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BAMMEL UTILITY DISTRICT | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BAYBROOK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | BAYLOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY | BEACH ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | BELL COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | BEXAR-MEDINA-ATASCOSA COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVE DIST | BUFFALO BAYOU MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | CAPROCK HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CHILLICOTHE HOSPITAL DISTRICT | CLEAR CREEK WATERSHED AUTHORITY | COCHRAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT | DONNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT, HIDALGO COUNTY NO. 1 | DOWNTOWN MIDLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | FALL CREEK MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | GALVESTON COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 | GREAT SOUTHWEST IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | HARBORSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 | KATY TOWNE CENTRE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | LAKE PROCTOR IRRIGATION AUTHORITY OF COMANCHE COUNTY, TEXAS | LAKE VIEW MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT | RED RIVER REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | SIENNA PLANTATION MANAGEMENT DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SPRING BRANCH AREA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT | Statutory Revision | TEMPLE HEALTH & BIOSCIENCES ECON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT & AUT | WALLER COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
SB 1674
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to charge certain fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1506
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to single-member districts for the board of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 347
78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to single-member districts for the board of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2968
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the management, conservation, and use of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Agriculture | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1565
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the management, conservation, and use of groundwater.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Agriculture | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 3521
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 3523
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rhodes, Alec
Relating to the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 28
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the powers and duties of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Point of order sustained
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 2838
73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the authority of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District to assess fees, borrow money, and adopt certain rules.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 2796
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to water use fees imposed by the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and a prohibition on the issuance or sale of bonds by the district.
House: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with amendment(s)
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 92
72-2 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Relating to certain taxes levied and fees imposed by the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and the authority of the district to assess fees to borrow money and to protect the water quality of the aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 773
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, taxing authority, duties, operation, and financing of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Spkr.
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2516
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the creation and operation of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District; providing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 84
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Validating creation of the Barton Springs - Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, amending the powers and duties of that District providing the authority to impose penalties and water use fees and reducing the authorized level of taxation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
SB 988
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Smith, Terral
Validating creation of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and amending the powers and duties of that district; providing the authority to impose penalties and water use fees; and reducing the authorized level of taxation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility