AUSTIN — Senate Bill 483, the Senate companion to House Bill 1044 by Rep. Erin Zwiener, was signed into law, effectively immediately, by Governor Greg Abbott on Monday.
Zwiener (D-Driftwood) and Senator Campbell (R-New Braunfels) worked together to pass SB 483 to allow the City of Buda to store fresh water in the Hays Trinity Aquifer in times of abundance so they can draw from it during peak usage times and drought.
“Buda is growing fast and so is their need for water,” Zwiener said. “This legislation lets the City capture excess surface water and will reduce their reliance on Edwards Aquifer groundwater.”
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