Sec. 8819.102. GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER RAILROAD COMMISSION JURISDICTION. (a) Except as provided by this section, a groundwater well drilled or operated within the district under a permit issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas is under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission, and, in respect to such a well, the district has only the authority provided by Chapter 36, Water Code.
(b) Groundwater produced in an amount authorized by a railroad commission permit may be used within or exported from the district without a permit from the district.
(c) To the extent groundwater is produced in excess of railroad commission authorization, the holder of the railroad commission permit:
(1) shall apply to the district for the appropriate permit for the excess production; and
(2) is subject to the applicable regulatory fees.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 867 (H.B. 1498), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8819 - Panola County Groundwater Conservation District
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 8819.101. General Powers
Section 8819.102. Groundwater Wells Under Railroad Commission Jurisdiction
Section 8819.103. Prohibition on District Purchase, Sale, Transport, or Distribution of Water
Section 8819.104. Prohibition on District Use of Eminent Domain Powers