Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
Title 6. WATER AND WASTEWATER |
Subtitle H. DISTRICTS GOVERNING GROUNDWATER |
Chapter 8801. HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT |
Subchapter D. REGULATORY PROVISIONS |
Sec. 8801.155. PERMIT REQUIRED
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(a) The owner or operator of a well located in the district must obtain a permit from the board before:
(1) drilling, equipping, or completing the well;
(2) substantially altering the size of the well or a well pump; or
(3) operating the well.
(b) A well must have a valid permit if it is operational.
(c) An owner or operator commits a violation if the owner or operator does not obtain a permit as required by Subsection (a). A violation occurs on the first day the drilling, alteration, or operation begins. Each day that a violation continues is a separate violation.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 238 , Sec. 15, eff. May 27, 2005.