Texas § 8801.123 OPEN OR UNCOVERED WELLS.

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§ 8801.123 — OPEN OR UNCOVERED WELLS.

Texas § 8801.123

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Tex. Special District Local Laws Code Code Ann. § 8801.123 (2026).

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Sec. 8801.123. OPEN OR UNCOVERED WELLS.

(a)The district may require the owner or lessee of land on which an open or uncovered well is located to keep the well closed or capped with a covering capable of sustaining weight of at least 400 pounds when the well is not in actual use.

(b)If the owner or lessee fails or refuses to close or cap the well, any person, firm, or corporation employed by the district may enter onto the land and close or cap the well safely and securely. SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATORY PROVISIONS

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Sec. 8801.123. OPEN OR UNCOVERED WELLS. (a) The district may require the owner or lessee of land on which an open or uncovered well is located to keep the well closed or capped with a covering capable of sustaining weight of at least 400 pounds when the well is not in actual use.
(b) If the owner or lessee fails or refuses to close or cap the well, any person, firm, or corporation employed by the district may enter onto the land and close or cap the well safely and securely.
SUBCHAPTER D. REGULATORY PROVISIONS