Name: My Texas Well
Address: Hays County

Private Well Owners

In Texas as private exempt well owners, we are allowed to pump 10,000 to 25,000 gallons a day, depending on the age of the well. That doesn’t mean we should pump that, that doesn’t mean we could pump that, and it doesn’t mean that we will pump that. Most of us are good land owners. We understand how water is precious, but we have to protect ourselves from people trying to sell us this right when it’s already in the law. Commercial pumpers do not have the same laws. They are regulated for good reason. Below is our bill of rights, it is a start but our goal is to not live in fear of losing our water but protect it.

Our Bill of Rights Under Texas Law

1. Rule of Capture

2. Exemptions from Regulation

Landowners generally have the right to pump and use groundwater beneath their property without liability for impacts on neighboring wells, unless restricted by local regulations

2. Exemptions from Regulation

Private wells used for domestic or livestock purposes are often exempt from permitting and metering by groundwater conservation districts

3. Limited Restrictions

2. Exemptions from Regulation

3. Limited Restrictions

While exempt wells are not subject to production limits, they cannot be used maliciously to harm neighbors or waste groundwater.

4. Protection from Overreach

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

In areas, outside groundwater conservation districts, landowners have full control over their well usage, but within regulated districts, local rules may apply

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

Owners must ensure wells are properly drilled and maintained to prevent contamination and comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards

A Story That’s Unfolding Beneath Our Feet

In the heart of Hays County, water isn’t just a resource—it’s a way of life. It flows beneath our land, fills our wells, and sustains our families, farms, and communities. For generations, landowners have relied on this hidden lifeline, trusting that it would be there for their children, and their children’s children.

But now, the story is changing.

Proposals like Senate Bill 2660 and House Bill 2812 are raising important questions for everyone who lives here. These bills would allow outside interests easier access to local groundwater—without requiring the same care and responsibility that local families have shown for decades.

The concern? Once that water is taken, it doesn’t come back. And the long-term effects on wells, aquifers, and local ecosystems may not be seen until it’s too late.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about protecting what’s ours to steward. About making sure Hays County continues to thrive—not just for today, but for the future.

If you own land or rely on a well, you deserve to know your rights. You have the power to register your well, stay informed, and be part of the conversation. Your data is protected—and your voice matters more than ever.

This moment calls for unity, not division. Let’s come together as a community of stewards—landowners, farmers, families, and neighbors—who care deeply about our land and water.

Learn. Share. Ask questions. And if you feel moved to do so, speak up for local control, responsible development, and the legacy we leave behind.

Because the story of Hays County is still being written—and we all have a part to play.

We must act now:

Learn your rights as a Hays County landowner & register your well.
Stand united against legislation that favors corporate gain over local stewardship. Say No to Bill Senate Bill 2660 and House Bill 2812
Demand protection and transparency from elected officials who are supposed to represent us, not big money.

SAY NO THE BILL

Your Land. Your Water. Your Right.

Private Well Owners

Our Bill of Rights Under Texas Law

1. Rule of Capture

2. Exemptions from Regulation

2. Exemptions from Regulation

2. Exemptions from Regulation

2. Exemptions from Regulation

2. Exemptions from Regulation

3. Limited Restrictions

2. Exemptions from Regulation

3. Limited Restrictions

4. Protection from Overreach

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

5. Well Drilling & Maintenance

A Story That’s Unfolding Beneath Our Feet

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Protect Your Water, You Have Rights.

My Texas Well