Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Local Government Code § 240.047: OFFENSE; PENALTY.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
TITLE 7. REGULATION OF LAND USE, STRUCTURES, BUSINESSES, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
SUBTITLE B. COUNTY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 240. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF COUNTIES
SUBCHAPTER C. REGULATION OF WATER WELLS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES

(a) A person who drills a private water well without possessing a written acknowledgment, or a copy of a written acknowledgment, under Section 240.042 by the county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court approving the drilling of the well commits an offense. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

(b) The county health officer or an official designated by the commissioners court shall report a citation issued under this section to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 794 (S.B. 343), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

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