By Sahar Chmais
In a rare occurrence, Hays County Commissioners were in sync on a decision opposing the language of a bill that would affect groundwater conservation rules in Hays County.
Constituents have sent letters to County Judge Ruben Becerra and commissioners Lon Shell, Walt Smith and Debbie Ingalsbe opposing HB 4618, according to the commissioners. This bill was created to improve the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District’s (HTGCD) ability to measure water usage, protect water quality, clarify the definition of a Connection Fee and give the district authorization to shift the district’s funding from a growth or development-based connection fee system to a production rate system.
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