Regulaciones sobre la transferencia de agua en Texas

(u) An appropriator of water for municipal purposes in the basin of origin may, at the appropriator's option, be a party in any hearings under this section. (v) The provisions of this section, except Subsection (a), do not apply to: (1) a proposed transfer which in combination with any existing transfers totals less than 3,000 acre-feet of water per annum from the same permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication; (2) a request for an emergency transfer of water; (3) a proposed transfer from a basin to its adjoining coastal basin; Statute text rendered on: 1/1/2024 - 257 - WATER CODE (4) a proposed transfer from the part of the geographic area of a county or municipality, or the part of the retail service area of a retail public utility as defined by Section 13.002, that is within the basin of origin for use in that part of the geographic area of the county or municipality, or that contiguous part of the retail service area of the utility, not within the basin of origin; or (5) a proposed transfer of water that is: (A) imported from a source located wholly outside the boundaries of this state, except water that is imported from a source located in the United Mexican States; (B) for use in this state; and (C) transported by using the bed and banks of any flowing natural stream located in this state. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1010, Sec. 2.08, eff. Sept. 1, 1997; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch.