Texas Water Code

§ 11.1471 — ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW STANDARDS AND SET-ASIDES

WA § 11.1471Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part B. WATER RIGHTS · Ch. 11. WATER RIGHTS · Art. D. PERMITS TO USE STATE WATER

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(a)The commission by rule shall:

(1)adopt appropriate environmental flow standards for each river basin and bay system in this state that are adequate to support a sound ecological environment, to the maximum extent reasonable considering other public interests and other relevant factors;

(2)establish an amount of unappropriated water, if available, to be set aside to satisfy the environmental flow standards to the maximum extent reasonable when considering human water needs; and

(3)establish procedures for implementing an adjustment of the conditions included in a permit or an amended water right as provided by Sections 11.147(e-1) and (e-2).

(b)In adopting environmental flow standards for a river basin and bay system under Subsection (a)(1), the commission shall consider:

(1)the definition of the geographical extent of the river basin and bay system adopted by the advisory group under Section 11.02362(a) and the definition and designation of the river basin by the board under Section 16.051(c);

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Legislative history

Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1102 (S.B. 1397), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2023.