Relating to the consideration by a groundwater conservation district of modeled available groundwater when issuing permits.

SB 58 limits groundwater conservation districts in Texas from issuing permits that would allow a single applicant to withdraw more than 5% of the district's modeled available groundwater. The bill requires districts to calculate this 5% limit based on the total modeled groundwater available in the district, as determined by the executive administrator. It directly affects applicants seeking groundwater permits for production and transfer out of the district. This rule applies only to permits issued on or after the bill's effective date (91 days after the legislative session ends).