Texas § WA.11.021 - STATE WATER
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § WA.11.021 — STATE WATER, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ WA.11.021. STATE WATER
STATE WATER. (a) The water of the ordinary flow, underflow, and tides of every flowing river, natural stream, and lake, and of every bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico, and the storm water, floodwater, and rainwater of every river, natural stream, canyon, ravine, depression, and watershed in the state is the property of the state. (b) Water imported from any source outside the boundaries of the state for use in the state and which is transported through the beds and banks of any navigable stream within the state or by utilizing any facilities owned or operated by the state is the property of the state. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § WA.11.021
What does The Texas Constitution § WA.11.021 cover?
Section WA.11.021 ("STATE WATER") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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