Tex. Spec. Dist. Local Laws Code Section 8834.203
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:

(1)

the economic impact on well owners;

(2)

the resulting effect on subsidence; and

(3)

other relevant factors.

(b)

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

(c)

The district may adopt different rules for:

(1)

each aquifer, subdivision of an aquifer, or geologic stratum located wholly or partly in the district’s territory; or

(2)

each geographic area overlying an aquifer or subdivision of an aquifer located wholly or partly in the district’s territory.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.

Source: Section 8834.203 — Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/SD/htm/SD.­8834.­htm#8834.­203 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

8834.001
Definitions 8834.002
Nature of District 8834.003
Purpose 8834.004
Findings of Public Use and Benefit 8834.005
District Territory 8834.006
Certain Other Statutes Inapplicable 8834.051
Directors 8834.052
Board Powers and Duties 8834.053
Official Board Actions 8834.054
Director’s Bond 8834.055
Officers 8834.056
Meetings 8834.057
Applicability of Open Meetings Law 8834.058
Compensation and Reimbursement of Directors 8834.059
Vacancies 8834.060
District Policies 8834.061
General Manager 8834.062
Personnel 8834.063
Benefits 8834.064
Bond for Employee Responsible for Money 8834.065
District Office 8834.066
Maintenance of Records 8834.067
Seal 8834.101
District Plan 8834.102
Adoption of District Plan 8834.103
Water Conservation Measures 8834.104
Annual Groundwater Withdrawal Determination 8834.105
Monitoring and Supervision by District 8834.106
District Research 8834.107
Studies by Board Staff 8834.108
Sale or Distribution of Water Prohibited 8834.109
Access to Property 8834.110
General Powers Related to Property and Contracts 8834.111
Cooperation with Governmental Entities 8834.112
Rules 8834.113
Considerations for Rules and Orders 8834.114
Hearings 8834.115
Notice of Hearings 8834.116
Board Bylaws and Policies 8834.117
Authority to Issue Subpoenas and Administer Oaths 8834.118
Suits 8834.151
Disbursement of Money 8834.152
District Accounts 8834.153
Fiscal Year 8834.154
Budget 8834.155
Audit 8834.156
Copy of Audit 8834.157
Depository and Investments 8834.158
Investment Officer 8834.201
Groundwater Withdrawals Subject to Board Rule 8834.202
Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt 8834.203
Regulation of Spacing and Groundwater Withdrawal 8834.204
Water-metering Devices 8834.205
Well Registration 8834.206
Permit Required 8834.207
Application for Permit 8834.208
Notice and Hearing on Permit Application 8834.209
Issuance of Permit 8834.210
Term of Permit 8834.211
Renewal of Permit 8834.212
Permit Fees 8834.213
Transferring Permit 8834.214
Annual Report 8834.215
Reduction of Groundwater Use 8834.216
Open or Uncovered Wells 8834.251
Appeal of District Actions 8834.252
Injunctive Relief
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Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 8834.203’s source at texas​.gov