Texas § SD.8819.102 - GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER RAILROAD COMMISSION JURISDICTION
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§ SD.8819.102. GROUNDWATER WELLS UNDER RAILROAD COMMISSION JURISDICTION
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.
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