Tex. Water Code § 28.012

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 28.012 - Certain Wells to Be Plugged or Cased

The owner of a water well which encounters salt water or water containing mineral or other substances injurious to vegetation or agriculture shall securely plug or case the well in a manner that will effectively prevent the water from escaping from the stratum in which it is found into another water-bearing stratum or onto the surface of the ground.

Tex. Water Code § 28.012

Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1977. Renumbered from Sec. 28.003 by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 651, ch. 148, Sec. 1, eff. 5/18/1983.