CATTLE RAISERS COMMUNITY
1) Defense of the individual rights of cattle producers to make decisions regarding responsible production practices; and
2) Establishment of common ground where sustainability benefi ts cattle producers and other stakeholders; and
3) Work to promote the positive aspects of sustainably produced beef and recognition of possible limiters of beef demand; and
4) Science-based outcomes and full beef supply chain efforts that are demonstrated through continuous improvement over time; and
5) Sustainability programs that are voluntary, market driven and science-based; and
6) Actions that deliver value and a return on investment; and
7) Alignment with other associations and organizations that fundamentally support beef production. New 9/30/16
Surface Water Rights (NRW-34) WHEREAS, in accordance with Texas law, surface wa- ter owned by the State of Texas is held in trust for the citizens of the state; and WHEREAS, the State of Texas grants rights to use this surface water through the Texas Commission on Envi- ronmental Quality (TCEQ); and WHEREAS, surface water rights in Texas are based on the Prior Appropriation Doctrine, otherwise known as a fi rst in time-fi rst in right system, and are subject to restrictions in time of drought based on the priority date of each water right; and WHEREAS, surface water rights must be put to a ben- efi cial use, such as agricultural irrigation, municipal, or industrial use, and may be amended for a different type of use, transferred or sold to a different owner, and/or canceled for non-use; and WHEREAS, priority of use is determined by the date of the water right, not the type of use; and WHEREAS, surface water is vital for agricultural irri- gation use in Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that TSCRA supports the Prior Appropria- tion Doctrine, otherwise known as fi rst in time-fi rst in right, surface water right system in Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, that TSCRA opposes legislative and regu- latory changes to this system that would negatively af- fect agricultural producers; and, be it further RESOLVED, that TSCRA supports the use of sound sci- ence and reasonable enforcement by the TCEQ to en- sure all surface water right holders are in compliance
24 The Cattleman December 2016
The Property Rights and Tax Committee heard from Attorney Luke Ellis about providing protection to landowners when they are threatened with eminent domain issues. He is pic- tured, at left, with Committee Chair Gordon Sauer.
with their surface water rights; and, be it further RESOLVED, that TSCRA supports the protection of surface water right holders from any efforts or initia- tives that would negatively affect surface water fl ow and remove or diminish the availability of surface wa- ter regulated by the TCEQ. New 9/30/16
From left are JB Daniel, vice chair of the Cattle Health and Well-being Committee; Ty Keeling, committee chair; and speakers Will Coggin, managing director of the Center for Consumer Freedom; and Jeff Conner, Land O’Lakes. Coggin spoke about the efforts of the Center for Consumer Freedom to inform the public about truths concerning organizations such has the Humane Society of the U.S. and PETA. Connor also talked about the Veterinary Feed Directive rules going into effect in January.
From left are TSCRA Director Stephen Diebel, Victoria, vice chair of the Natural Resources and Environment Committee; guest speakers Mike Booth, attorney from Austin; and Marty Jones, attorney from Amarillo; and Director Clayton Henry, Vernon, chair of the committee.
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