Relating to the establishment of an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.

SB 976 establishes a 12-member advisory board to study how surface water and groundwater interact in Texas. The board includes representatives from state water agencies, environmental groups, river authorities, groundwater districts, academic experts, and legislative leadership. It will examine the extent of water interaction, associated challenges, and potential solutions, while holding at least one annual public meeting to gather community input. The board’s findings will inform future water management decisions but do not create immediate policy changes. This procedural bill focuses on gathering data, not implementing new regulations.