Texas HB4772 amends Water Code to exempt certain groundwater wells from permit requirements by groundwater conservation districts.

Texas HB4772 modifies the Water Code to exempt specific types of groundwater wells from needing a permit from a groundwater conservation district. The exemptions include wells used solely for domestic purposes or livestock, provided the well is on a tract larger than 100 acres and cannot produce more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per day. Other exemptions cover wells for rigs drilling oil or gas wells, temporary wells for drilling rigs, and wells on small tracts producing less than 10,000 gallons daily. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4772 amends Water Code to exempt certain groundwater wells from permit requirements by groundwater conservation districts.

Texas HB4772 modifies the Water Code to exempt specific types of groundwater wells from needing a permit from a groundwater conservation district. The exemptions include wells used solely for domestic purposes or livestock, provided the well is on a tract larger than 100 acres and cannot produce more than 25,000 gallons of groundwater per day. Other exemptions cover wells for rigs drilling oil or gas wells, temporary wells for drilling rigs, and wells on small tracts producing less than 10,000 gallons daily. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.