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Water Well Rules

Private water wells in Texas may need to be registered with a groundwater district

If a groundwater conservation district covers your land in Midland County, you may need a permit before drilling a new water well.

Midland County Rules & Licenses

A groundwater conservation district is a local government body. Its job is to regulate water wells — things like how far apart wells must be spaced and how much water can be pumped. If your land falls inside one of these districts, you must follow their rules and get a permit before drilling a new well. Each district sets its own fees and requirements.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) tracks which districts cover which areas of the state. To find out if a district covers your land, check twdb.texas.gov/groundwater/conservation_districts or contact the TWDB directly.

Oil and gas operators also have a separate rule. Before drilling, they must file a Water Board Letter that identifies freshwater zones in the area. This helps protect drinking water aquifers from drilling activity.

Source to confirm: TWDB — Groundwater Conservation Districts

More Midland County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Midland County

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects money — they are separate offices with different jobs.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill in Midland

If your home is your main residence, you can apply once for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value and caps annual value increases at 10 percent.

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Senior Tax Exemption

Homeowners 65 and older get extra tax relief in Midland County

Residents 65 or older can claim a larger homestead exemption that may also freeze their school district tax bill at its current level.

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Appraisal Protest

You can challenge your property appraisal in Midland County

Every property owner has the right to protest if they think the Midland Central Appraisal District valued their property too high.

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