Sec. 8801.155. PERMIT REQUIRED. (a) A well owner must obtain a permit from the board before:
(1) drilling, equipping, or completing the well;
(2) substantially altering the size of the well or a well pump; or
(3) operating the well.
(b) A well must have a valid permit if it is operational.
(c) A well owner commits a violation if the well owner does not obtain a permit as required by Subsection (a). A violation occurs on the first day the drilling, alteration, or operation begins. Each day that a violation continues is a separate violation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 (S.B. 1537), Sec. 15, eff. May 27, 2005.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1187 (S.B. 1031), Sec. 8, eff. June 14, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8801 - Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Subchapter D. Regulatory Provisions
Section 8801.151. Groundwater Withdrawals Subject to Board Rule
Section 8801.152. Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt
Section 8801.154. Well Registration
Section 8801.155. Permit Required
Section 8801.156. Application for Permit
Section 8801.157. Notice and Hearing on Permit
Section 8801.158. Issuance of Permit
Section 8801.159. Term of Permit
Section 8801.160. Renewal of Permit