Texas Supreme Court
Edwards Aquifer Authority, Petitioners v. Chemical Lime, Ltd., Respondent
June 26, 200952 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 929
Summary
The Texas Supreme Court held that the Edwards Aquifer Authority properly set a December 30, 1996 filing deadline for historic‑use declarations, that Chemical Lime’s late filing did not substantially comply with the statutory requirements, and that the Authority is entitled to attorney‑fees under the Water Code. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Court of Appeals judgment and remanded for further proceedings. The opinion was accompanied by two concurring opinions discussing when appellate judgments take effect.