What was the outcome of Edwards Aquifer Authority and the State of Texas v. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel?

A. The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that farmers who owned the land above the aquifer were not allowed to pump an unlimited amount of water from their wells, as the surrounding towns and communities also relied on the aquifer.

B. The court ruled that Day and McDaniel had violated their business contract with Edwards Aquifer Authority and were not allowed to distribute and sell groundwater.

C. The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that water restrictions placed on farmers violated their constitutional property rights, and that individuals who owned land above the aquifer were allowed to pump as much water as they wanted.

D. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld felony conviction sentences against Day and McDaniel for tampering with the region's water supply.



Answer :

Final answer:

The Supreme Court of Texas made key rulings in the case concerning groundwater usage above aquifers.


Explanation:

The outcome of Edwards Aquifer Authority and the State of Texas v. Burrell Day and Joel McDaniel:

  1. The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that farmers who owned the land above the aquifer were not allowed to pump an unlimited amount of water from their wells, as the surrounding towns and communities also relied on the aquifer.
  2. The court ruled that Day and McDaniel had violated their business contract with Edwards Aquifer Authority, and were not allowed to distribute and sell groundwater.
  3. The Supreme Court of Texas ruled that water restrictions placed on farmers violated their constitutional property rights, and that individuals who owned land above the aquifer were allowed to pump as much water as they wanted.

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