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7 Document(s) [ Subject: Groundwater pollution ]
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Coastal barrier systems | Flood control | Groundwater | Groundwater pollution | Gulf Coast Protection District | Interbasin water transfers | Water desalination | Water districts | Water supplies | | |
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| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View report [38 pages File size: 2,424 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
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| 2. | Explore ways in which the state can further support the construction of a coastal barrier system. | |
| 3. | Examine the condition of Texas’ water and flood mitigation infrastructure capabilities and consider future infrastructure needs. Evaluate sustainable funding sources to provide for water project development and infrastructure repair and replacement. Examine and make recommendations for cost-effective improvements that enhance the state’s available water supply and improve the state's ability to desalinate seawater. | |
| 4. | Examine the state’s groundwater management policy and regulatory framework. Include a review of large-scale water transfers and their impact on groundwater resources. Make appropriate recommendations for legislation or state agency action to:
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| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, August 24, 2022 | |
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| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View document [34 pages File size: 188 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Energy Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Energy Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2008 : a report to the House of Representatives, 81st Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Abandoned oil wells | Abandoned property | Alternative energy | Biofuels | Carbon capture and sequestration | Carbon dioxide | Electricity transmission and distribution | Groundwater pollution | Natural gas | Natural gas drilling | Natural gas leases | Oil drilling | Oil leases | Railroad Commission of Texas | Texas Economic Development Act | Water quality management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.80 En27 | |
| Session: | 80th R.S. (2007) | |
| Online version: | View report [45 pages File size: 172 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine issues related to electrical lines and abandoned equipment on oil and gas leases. | |
| 2. | Examine whether the Railroad Commission of Texas should regulate carbon capture. | |
| 3. | Discuss further the issue of financial assurance in relation to oil and gas wells, and evaluate the current bonding structure. | |
| 4. | Discuss alternative energy sources and how best to incorporate them into our traditional energy sector. Also study the potential benefits of biofuels in Texas, including Texas feedstocks best suited for biofuel production and synergies between that industry and traditional energy sectors. Develop recommendations for facilitating the growth of the biofuel industry in a manner that best positions Texas in the national market. | |
| 5. | Research ways to maintain ground water quality in relation to oil and gas exploration through economic incentives for innovative technology solutions. | |
| 6. | Study the use of the Texas Economic Development Act since its enactment as HB 1200, 77th R.S.. Determine how the act may be enhanced to better attract significant capital investments by science and technology industries developing alternative energy sources. (Joint Interim Charge with the House Committee on Economic Development.) | |
| 7. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2000 : a report to the House of Representatives, 77th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Groundwater | Groundwater conservation districts | Groundwater pollution | Rule of capture | Water planning | Water supplies | Water wells | Wetlands | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 n218h | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View report [91 pages File size: 4,882 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study all issues related to groundwater availability, including the role and needs of groundwater conservation districts to ensure effective management of the resource. Consider the effectiveness and feasibility of aquifer-based management, and the adequacy of data and modeling for regional water planning efforts. Assess the implementation of SB 1911, 76th R.S.. | |
| 2. | Assess the condition of abandoned or deteriorated water wells and the need for state and local involvement to address potential problems. | |
| 3. | Study the state's criteria and regulations for determining potential sites for wetlands mitigation efforts. | |
| 4. | Conduct active oversight of the agencies under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate Veteran Affairs and Military Installations | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report / Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. | |
| Subjects: | Environmental cleanup | Groundwater pollution | Military bases | Military families | Military personnel | Office of Defense Affairs | Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 v641 | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View report [95 pages File size: 1,320 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Develop strategies to extend the operational usefulness of Texas military facilities and attract new military missions. The Committee shall limit its recommendations to what Texas government and business, together with localities, are capable of offering without the need for federal action or approval, including increasing the number of public/private economic development partnerships involving active military bases in Texas. | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee : a report to the House of Representatives, 68th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Federal funds | Groundwater pollution | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Ports | River authorities | Special taxing districts | Water quality management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.67 n219h | |
| Session: | 67th R.S. (1981) | |
| Online version: | View report [49 pages File size: 1,638 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine the need to modify the authority of Navigation Districts to permit the sale of or installment sale of publicly financed facilities to private entities. | |
| 2. | Oversight functions shall be conducted for all appropriations-related actions of those agencies assigned to this committee for appropriative purposes during the 67th Regular Session of the Legislature. In addition, a study should be made of the impact of any federal cuts, and the differences in the operational aspect of the agencies under block vs. categorical grants. Close scrutiny should be given to each agency to ascertain if legislative intent is being carried out in the rules promulgated by the agency and if the rules are feasible and practical in their application. These agencies include: Texas Coastal and Marine Council Department of Water Resources Texas Water Well Drillers Board | |
| 3. | Study the potential development of and problems associated with divided river authorities and the advisability of having one river authority covering the entire basin. | |
| 4. | Study the salt water injection/recovery procedure that is presently being used across the State, especially in the West Texas area and in particular to determine what extent freshwater supplies are being contaminated with salt water as a result of procedures presently being used. | |
| Committee: | House Inland Salt Water Pollution | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report / of the House Interim Inland Salt Water Pollution Study Committee to the sixtieth Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Abandoned oil wells | Groundwater pollution | Surface water pollution | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.59 IN5 | |
| Session: | 59th R.S. (1965) | |
| Online version: | View report [32 pages File size: 1,991 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Study the problem of salt pollution of underground and surface water of inland areas to determine whether legislative action is needed to solve the problem. | |
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