Water Wells & Groundwater
Stephens County Is in Groundwater Management Area 6
If you plan to drill a water well in Stephens County, you may need a permit from the groundwater conservation district that covers your land.
Stephens County is in Texas Groundwater Management Area 6. This area covers much of the Rolling Plains region. Several groundwater conservation districts operate inside this area.
Before you drill a new water well, you may need a permit. Which district covers your land — and what rules apply — depends on where your property sits. Rules vary by district. Contact the Texas Water Development Board or check the TCEQ groundwater district map to find your district.
Even if no local district covers your land, the state still has rules. Texas requires that only licensed drillers drill water wells. Drillers must file completion reports with the state. The TCEQ keeps a statewide database of well reports. You can search that database by location.
If you are buying rural land and plan to use a private well, take these steps. Ask about the well's permit status. Try to get a copy of the driller's log if one exists. Check the official sources listed below for current information.
Source to confirm: TWDB — Groundwater Management Area 6