Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8801.119
Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal

(a)

To minimize as far as practicable the drawdown of the water table and the reduction of artesian pressure and to control and prevent subsidence, the board may provide for the spacing of wells in the district and may regulate groundwater withdrawal from wells, taking into consideration the economic impact on well owners, the resulting effect on subsidence, and other relevant factors.

(b)

Before issuing an order or rule under this section, the board shall set a hearing on the proposed order or rule.

(c)

The district may adopt different rules for:

(1)

each aquifer, subdivision of an aquifer, or geologic stratum located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the district; or

(2)

each geographic area overlying an aquifer or subdivision of an aquifer located wholly or partly within the boundaries of the district.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 13, eff. May 27, 2005.

Source: Section 8801.119 — Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­8801.­htm#8801.­119 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8801.001
Definitions 8801.002
Nature of District 8801.003
Purpose 8801.004
Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose 8801.005
District Territory 8801.051
Directors 8801.052
Fees of Office 8801.053
Board Powers and Duties 8801.054
Officers 8801.055
Meetings 8801.056
Vacancies 8801.057
General Manager 8801.058
Employees 8801.059
Employee Benefits 8801.060
Expenditures 8801.061
Fiscal Year 8801.062
Annual Audit 8801.063
Annual Budget 8801.064
Depository 8801.065
Investments 8801.066
Investment Officer 8801.101
District Powers and Duties 8801.102
Nonapplicability of Other Law 8801.103
Sale or Distribution of Water Prohibited 8801.104
Authority to Compel Testimony, Administer Oaths, and Issue Subpoenas 8801.105
Suits by or Against the District 8801.106
Grants 8801.107
Cooperation with Governmental Entities 8801.108
Rules 8801.109
Hearings 8801.110
Notice of Hearings 8801.111
District Plan 8801.112
Adoption of District Plan 8801.113
Water Conservation Measures 8801.114
District Research 8801.115
Studies by Board Staff 8801.116
Access to Property 8801.117
Annual Groundwater Withdrawal Determination 8801.118
Monitoring and Supervision by District 8801.119
Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal 8801.120
Water-metering Devices 8801.121
Required Written Policies 8801.122
Records 8801.123
Open or Uncovered Wells 8801.151
Groundwater Withdrawals Subject to Board Rule 8801.152
Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt 8801.154
Well Registration 8801.155
Permit Required 8801.156
Application for Permit 8801.157
Notice and Hearing on Permit 8801.158
Issuance of Permit 8801.159
Term of Permit 8801.160
Renewal of Permit 8801.161
Permit Fees 8801.162
Annual Report 8801.163
Conversion to Alternative Water Supply 8801.201
Appeal of Surface Water Rates 8801.202
Appeal of District Actions 8801.204
Injunctive Relief 8801.0551
Quorum 8801.0552
Sworn Statement, Bond, and Oath of Office
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8801.119’s source at texas​.gov