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HB 4772 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain groundwater wells.

HB 4772 exempts certain groundwater wells from requiring a permit from a groundwater conservation district. It creates five specific exemptions: domestic/livestock wells on land over 10 acres (down from 100 acres) producing ≤25,000 gallons daily; wells supporting active oil/gas drilling operations; wells for oil/gas mining activities; temporary wells for drilling rigs; and small wells on 100 acres or less producing ≤10,000 gallons daily. These exemptions apply only if wells meet the specified conditions regarding land size, production limits, and use. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExempts oil/gas drilling wells from permits, facilitating fossil fuel extraction and opposing renewable energy advancement by weakening regulatory barriers.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill removes permit requirements for groundwater wells, weakening conservation district oversight and reducing regulatory barriers for activities like oil/gas operations that could impact groundwater resources.92% confidence
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Introduced Apr 3, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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