Texas Statutes
Subchapter E. Regulatory Provisions
Section 8834.202. Certain Groundwater Uses Exempt

Sec. 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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 1811), Sec. 10, eff. May 25, 2013.