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Texas Water Code - WATER § 15.804. Hydrographic Surveys

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On the request of a political subdivision or agency of this state or a neighboring state or a federal agency, the board may perform a hydrographic survey in this state or outside of this state if the information collected will benefit this state. The board may perform a survey under this section:

(1) to determine:

(A) reservoir storage capacity;

(B) sedimentation levels;

(C) rates of sedimentation;

(D) projected water supply availability; or

(E) potential mitigative measures;

(2) to conduct other bathymetric studies; or

(3) to collect information relating to water-bearing formations.

(b) The board by rule shall prescribe fees for surveys performed under this section in an amount adequate to pay the necessary and reasonable costs of the program.

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