Texas Water Code

§ 11.053 — EMERGENCY ORDER CONCERNING WATER RIGHTS

WA § 11.053Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part B. WATER RIGHTS · Ch. 11. WATER RIGHTS · Art. B. RIGHTS IN STATE WATER

Statute text

(a)During a period of drought or other emergency shortage of water, as defined by commission rule, the executive director by order may, in accordance with the priority of water rights established by Section 11.027:

(1)temporarily suspend the right of any person who holds a water right to use the water; and

(2)temporarily adjust the diversions of water by water rights holders.

(b)The executive director in ordering a suspension or adjustment under this section shall ensure that an action taken:

(1)maximizes the beneficial use of water;

(2)minimizes the impact on water rights holders;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 5.03, eff. September 1, 2011.