Sec. 8883.005. OWNERSHIP OF GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS. The ownership and rights of the owner of land, the owner's lessees, and assigns in groundwater and any surface water rights are recognized, and this chapter does not deprive or divest the owner, the owner's lessees, or assigns of those ownership rights.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 869 (H.B. 2803), Sec. 1.04, eff. April 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle H - Districts Governing Groundwater
Chapter 8883 - Santa Rita Underground Water Conservation District
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 8883.002. Nature of District
Section 8883.003. Findings of Public Use and Benefit
Section 8883.004. District Territory
Section 8883.005. Ownership of Groundwater and Surface Water Rights