The Texas Water Code is Texas's official collection of state laws about water, first passed in 1971. It covers water rights, water quality, irrigation, flood control, conservation, and more. The full text is free to read online. Residents, businesses, water districts, and local governments can use it to understand their rights and duties under state water law.
Texas Water Code sets rules for water rights, quality, and flood control that apply to Houston residents, businesses, and local water districts. Knowing these rules can affect how you use, pay for, or protect water near your home.
