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House refuses to concur on Lake/Houston‑area water export language; conference committee appointed for HB 27
Summary
Representative Harris said the Senate removed a moratorium component from House Bill 27 that would have paused high‑capacity groundwater export permits pending a Water Development Board study. The House voted to refuse concurrence and appointed conferees to seek a compromise.
The House on Aug. 31 refused to concur with Senate changes to House Bill 27, a local water bill from East Texas addressing high‑capacity groundwater exports, and appointed a conference committee to reconcile differences.
“Removing the moratorium removes the mechanism that give our communities breathing room while the study is conducted,” Representative Harris said on the floor. Harris said the…
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