Major water users who fail to report their usage may face penalties. This action is a result of an order given by the governor. The state's water development board is tasked with enforcing this rule.

Governor Greg Abbott issued this order to ensure compliance with water use reporting requirements. Details of the penalties and enforcement are not specified here. Further information on this development can be found through the original source, which provides more context on the governor's order and its implications for major water users, including data centers in Texas.