Environmental
Texas coastal properties face subsidence risks, particularly in the Houston-Galveston area. The primary regulatory response has been through the:
ATREC coastal disclosure requirements
BHarris-Galveston Subsidence District regulating groundwater withdrawals✓ Correct
CTCEQ coastal zone management program
DTexas Railroad Commission's well spacing rules
Explanation
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District was created to manage groundwater withdrawals that caused the Houston-Galveston area to subside (sink), increasing flood risk. The district regulates pumping and has significantly reduced new subsidence in the area.
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