Relating to groundwater production restrictions imposed by certain conservation and reclamation districts for wells used wholly or partly for cemetery irrigation.

HB 5365 would prevent conservation and reclamation districts from restricting groundwater production for cemetery irrigation below 80% of normal non-drought levels during droughts. It also prohibits districts from basing restrictions on surface water availability or charging fees instead of limiting production. The bill directly affects cemeteries and cemetery organizations that rely on groundwater for irrigation. It amends the Health and Safety Code to establish these specific protections for cemetery irrigation wells. The bill does not change existing rules for other water uses.