Permitting

Well Permitting

Chapter 36, Texas Water Code, requires that groundwater conservation districts issue permits for the drilling, equipping, or completing of wells or for substantially altering the size of wells or well pumps. The South Plains UWCD also requires that domestic, stock, or other wells which will be capable of producing no more than 25,000 gallons per day (17.4 gpm) be registered before drilling begins.

A $250 deposit is required when either a permit or registration is obtained. The deposit is eligible for refund when all requirements of the refund are met. Click here to see well permit/registration requirements.

More information regarding Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR) requirements and TDLR forms is available.

SPACING OF WELLS FROM PROPERTY LINES:

(a) A well drilled subsequent to the date of enactment of this rule shall be drilled in a location and may produce no more than shown in the following categories:

Distance	Maximum Rate
From Property Line (feet)	of Production (gpm)
300-374	265
375-449	390
450-599	560
600-659	1,000
>660	>1,000

(b) In the interest of protecting life, and/or for the purpose of preventing waste, and/or preventing confiscation of property, the Board reserves the right to enter special orders to increase or decrease the distances provided by this rule.

RULE 8.2 SPACING OF WELLS FROM EXISTING WELLS ON ONE’S OWN PROPERTY:

(a) A well drilled subsequent to the date of enactment of this rule shall be drilled in a location and may produce no more than shown in the following categories:

Minimum Distance From Existing	Maximum Rate
Wells on One’s Own Property (feet)	of Production (gpm)
300	125
600	265
750	390
900	560
1,200	1,000
>1,320	>1,000

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