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Easing Water Transfers Between Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana Public Supplies.

This law exempts water transfers between public water systems in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana from federal invasive species regulations (Lacey Act). This aims to facilitate water supply management, provided the water undergoes strict, state-approved mitigation measures like chemical treatment or filtration. The entity selling the water for profit must cover the costs of these safety measures.
Key points
Allows easier movement of water between public water supplies in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, even if invasive species are present.
Requires transfers to be safe: the invasive species must already exist in both water bodies, and the water must undergo mandatory, state-approved treatment measures.
The costs for treating the water and controlling invasive species must be paid by the entity selling the water for financial gain.
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Additional Information
Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023
Print number: S 773
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-03-09