Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Water Code § 16.183: PERMIT: PARAMOUNT CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION.

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WATER CODE
TITLE 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION
SUBTITLE C. WATER DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 16. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO WATER DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER F. SALE OR LEASE OF FACILITIES

In passing on an application for a permit under this subchapter whether it proposes a use of water inside or outside the watershed of the impoundment, the commission shall give paramount consideration to recouping the state's investment in order to protect the public interest and promote the general welfare.

Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

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