Tex. Spec. Dists. Code § 8834.202

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 8834.202 - Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt

The permit requirements of this chapter do not apply to:

(1) a well regulated under Chapter 27, Water Code;

(2) a well that:

(A) has a casing with an inside diameter of not more than five inches; and

(B) serves only a single-family dwelling; or

(3) a shallow well that:

(A) is not used to provide water for:

(i) human consumption;

(ii) agriculture;

(iii) manufacturing or industry; or

(iv) water injection; and

(B) withdraws water solely:

(i) to prevent hazardous sand boils, dewater surface construction sites, or relieve hydrostatic uplift on permanent structures;

(ii) for groundwater quality analysis and for monitoring migration of subsurface contaminants or pollution; or

(iii) for recovery of contamination or pollution.

Tex. Spec. Dist. Loc. Laws § 8834.202

Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 200,Sec. 10, eff. 5/25/2013.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139, Sec. 1.05, eff. 4/1/2011.