Sec. 67.73.  IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF AGGREGATE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS.  (a)  In this section, "aggregate production operation" has the meaning assigned by Section 28A.001, Water Code.
(b)  The bureau shall:
(1)  conduct a study to identify:
(A)  locations in this state suitable for aggregate production operations; and
(B)  existing land uses or planning policies of political subdivisions that could result in a location identified under Paragraph (A) becoming incompatible with use as an aggregate production operation;
(2)  develop and maintain a database that:
(A)  maps locations identified under Subdivision (1)(A) and Section 28A.052, Water Code; and
(B)  is accessible to political subdivisions; and
(3)  update the study and map described by Subdivisions (1) and (2) not less than once every 10 years.
(c)  In fulfilling the duties described by Subsection (b), the bureau may cooperate with:
(1)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Texas Water Development Board, and any other state agency, political subdivision, or university with access to information related to aggregate production operations; and
(2)  federal agencies or private entities as appropriate to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(d)  An agency, political subdivision, or university described by Subsection (c)(1) shall provide to the bureau on request available information as necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section.
(e)  The bureau may accept gifts, grants, and donations from sources other than the state for the purpose of implementing this section.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 168 (S.B. 2196), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.