Title WA, Water Code

Sec. 36.453. REGISTRATION AND REPORTING OF WELLS. (a) A project operator shall: (1) register the ASR injection wells and ASR recovery wells associated with the aquifer storage and recovery project with any district in which the wells are located; (2) each calendar month by the de…

Sec. 36.454. PERMITTING, SPACING, AND PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a district may not require a permit for the drilling, equipping, operation, or completion of an ASR injection well or an ASR recovery well that is authorized by the commission…

Sec. 36.455. FEES AND SURCHARGES. (a) A district may not assess a production fee or a transportation or export fee or surcharge for groundwater recovered from an ASR recovery well, except to the extent that the amount of groundwater recovered under the aquifer storage and recover…

Sec. 36.456. DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS. A district may consider hydrogeologic conditions related to the injection and recovery of groundwater as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project in the planning for and monitoring of the achievement of a desired future condition for…

Sec. 36.457. OTHER LAWS NOT AFFECTED. This subchapter does not affect the ability to regulate groundwater as authorized under: (1) Chapter 626, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993, for the Edwards Aquifer Authority; (2) Chapter 8801, Special District Local Laws Co…

Sec. 37.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (2) "License" means an occupational license or class of license issued by the commission to an individual. (3) "Registration" means an occupational registration issued…

Sec. 37.002. RULES. The commission shall adopt any rules necessary to: (1) establish occupational licenses and registrations prescribed by Sections 26.0301, 26.3573, 26.452, and 26.456 of this code, Sections 341.033, 341.034, 361.027, and 366.071, Health and Safety Code, and Sect…

Sec. 37.003. LICENSE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED. A person may not engage in a business, occupation, or profession described by Section 26.0301, 26.3573, 26.452, or 26.456 of this code, Section 341.033, 341.034, 361.027, 366.014, or 366.071, Health and Safety Code, or Section 1903.2…

Sec. 37.004. QUALIFICATIONS. The commission may establish qualifications for each license and registration issued under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 37.0045. QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES. (a) This section applies only to a Class D license for wastewater operators or public water system operators. (b) In adopting educational attainment standards associated with the issuance of a license, the commission by rule shal…

Sec. 37.005. ISSUANCE AND DENIAL OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS. (a) The commission shall establish requirements and uniform procedures for issuing licenses and registrations under this chapter. (b) The commission may waive any prerequisite to obtaining a license or registration f…

Sec. 37.006. RENEWAL OF LICENSE OR REGISTRATION. (a) The commission shall establish requirements and uniform procedures for renewing licenses and registrations. (b) The commission by rule may adopt a system under which licenses or registrations expire on various dates during the …

Sec. 37.007. LICENSING EXAMINATIONS. (a) The commission shall prescribe the content of licensing examinations. Examinations shall be based on laws, rules, job duties, and standards relating to licenses issued by the commission. (b) The commission shall determine the location and …

Sec. 37.008. TRAINING; CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) The commission shall approve training programs necessary to qualify for or renew a license. (b) The commission shall establish and make available to the public uniform procedures for approving training to qualify for or renew a lic…

Sec. 37.009. FEES. (a) The commission shall establish and collect fees to cover the cost of administering and enforcing this chapter and licenses and registrations issued under this chapter. (b) Fees paid to the commission under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasu…

Sec. 37.010. ADVERTISING. (a) The commission may not adopt rules restricting advertising or competitive bidding by a license or registration holder except to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices. (b) In its rules to prohibit false, misleading, or deceptive practices…

Sec. 37.011. COMPLAINTS. The commission shall prepare and make available to the public information describing the procedures by which a person may submit licensing and registration complaints to the commission. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 37.012. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION. In administering this chapter, the commission may require a person to provide information about other occupational licenses and registrations held by the person, including: (1) the state in which the license or registration was issued; (2) the…

Sec. 37.013. PRACTICE OF OCCUPATION. A license or registration holder must engage in the business, occupation, or profession governed by the license or registration according to applicable laws and commission rules and orders. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 1, eff. …

Sec. 37.014. ROSTER OF LICENSE HOLDERS AND REGISTRANTS. The commission shall maintain and make available to the public an official roster of persons who hold licenses and registrations issued under this chapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 37.015. POWER TO CONTRACT. The commission may contract with persons to provide services required by this chapter. The commission may authorize contractors to collect reasonable fees for the services provided. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001…

Sec. 41.001. RATIFICATION. The Rio Grande Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 41.009 of this code, was ratified by the legislature of this state in Chapter 3, page 531, Special Laws, Acts of the 46th Legislature, 1939, after having been signed at Santa Fe, New Mexico…

Sec. 41.002. ORIGINAL COPY. An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 41.003. COMMISSIONER. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissioner to represent this state on the commission established by Article XII of the compact. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 41.004. TERM OF OFFICE. The commissioner holds office for a term of six (6) years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 2504, ch. 823, Sec. 1, eff. June 8,…

Sec. 41.005. OATH. The commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 41.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by legislative appropriation. On submission of detailed, sworn accounts, he is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while traveling in the discharge of his duties. Acts…

Sec. 41.007. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. The commissioner, in conjunction with the other members of the commission and as authorized by legislative appropriation, may employ engineering and clerical personnel and may incur necessary office expenses and other expenses inci…

Sec. 41.008. POWERS AND DUTIES. The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact, and he has all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 41.0081. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS. For informational purposes, the commissioner shall file with the secretary of state notice of compact meetings for publication in the Texas Register. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 609, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 41.0082. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall cooperate with the commissioner in the performance of his duties and shall furnish him any available data and information he needs. Added by Acts 1985, 69th…

Sec. 41.009. TEXT OF COMPACT. The Rio Grande Compact reads as follows: RIO GRANDE COMPACT The State of Colorado, the State of New Mexico, and the State of Texas, desiring to remove all causes of present and future controversy among these States and between citizens of one of thes…

Sec. 42.001. RATIFICATION. The Pecos River Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 42.010 of this code, was ratified by the legislature of this state in Chapter 30, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, after having been signed at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on …

Sec. 42.002. ORIGINAL COPY. An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 42.003. COMMISSIONER. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissioner to represent this state on the commission established by Article V of the compact. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 42.004. TERM OF OFFICE. The commissioner holds office for a term of six years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971. Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 607, Sec. 2.

Sec. 42.005. OATH. The commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 42.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES. The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by legislative appropriation. He is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while traveling in the discharge of his duties. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, e…

Sec. 42.007. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. The commissioner may employ engineering, legal, and clerical personnel as necessary to protect the interest of the state and to carry out and enforce the terms of the compact. He may incur necessary office expenses and other expens…

Sec. 42.0071. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS. For informational purposes, the commissioner shall file with the secretary of state notice of compact meetings for publication in the Texas Register. Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 607, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.

Sec. 42.008. POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact, and he has all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact. (b) The commissioner may meet and confer with the New Mexico commissioner at any place the commissi…

Sec. 42.009. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall cooperate with the commissioner in the performance of his duties and shall furnish him any available data and information he needs. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. …

Sec. 42.010. TEXT OF COMPACT. The Pecos River Compact reads as follows: PECOS RIVER COMPACT Entered Into by the States of NEW MEXICO and TEXAS Santa Fe, New Mexico December 3, 1948 PECOS RIVER COMPACT The State of New Mexico and the State of Texas, acting through their Commission…

Sec. 43.001. RATIFICATION. The Canadian River Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 43.006 of this code, was ratified by the legislature of this state in Chapter 153, Acts of the 52nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1951, after having been signed at Santa Fe, New Mexico,…

Sec. 43.002. ORIGINAL COPY. An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.

Sec. 43.003. COMMISSIONER. The governor shall appoint a commissioner to represent this state on the commission established by Article IX of the compact. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.