Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.

HB 1690 would have required groundwater conservation districts in Texas to adopt rules mandating specific notice procedures for applicants seeking permits to transfer groundwater out of their district. The bill required applicants to pay for certified mail notices to adjacent districts, county commissioners courts in affected areas, and publish notices in local newspapers. This directly affected entities applying for groundwater transfer permits and the districts reviewing those applications. The bill was introduced in the Texas Legislature, passed both chambers, but was vetoed by the Governor on June 22, 2025, and did not become law.