Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights

TX water rights authority

Serves: Texas

TCEQ administers Texas's surface water rights under prior appropriation. Texas groundwater (rule of capture) is managed separately by local Groundwater Conservation Districts. Off-grid buyers must check both systems.

Features: Surface water rights · Groundwater districts · Prior appropriation

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What is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights?
TCEQ administers Texas's surface water rights under prior appropriation.
Where does Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights serve?
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights serves Texas.
Does Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights have a website?
Yes — you can visit Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights at https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/water_rights.
What does Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Water Rights specialize in?
Key features: Surface water rights · Groundwater districts · Prior appropriation.