| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
SB 152 would try to address transparency and regulations in regards to groundwater conservation
districts (GCD) in Texas. The bill would create judicial discretion in the awarding of attorney's fees
in court cases involving a GCD. It also would allow a process to petition for rule-making changes and outlines the executive administrator's response to a petition challenging the reasonableness of a
desired future condition by declaring a management plan administratively complete. SB 152 includes requirements for providing
notice to landowners when a new or amended permit is requested for drilling or expanding a well.
Texas Action remains neutral on SB 152 as it does not impact our liberty principles.