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A Texas bill changes rules about how much groundwater districts can let people and businesses pump.
This law helps protect your water supply for the long term by preventing overpumping. You likely use less water than wealthier households, so stricter limits protect what you need most.
The law ensures your family's water supply stays reliable by limiting how much can be pumped overall. This protects your access to clean drinking water without directly changing your water bill.
Your household water use won't change much, but the law protects your community's long-term water supply. You may face slightly stricter rules if you have wells or irrigation systems.
If you own large properties, wells, or businesses that use lots of groundwater, you may face tighter restrictions on how much you can pump. This protects the water supply but could limit your water-intensive activities.
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