Non-Exempt Wells

Wells with a capacity exceeding 25,000 gallons per day (over 17.36 gallons per minute) are classified as non-exempt. These wells require permits and must adhere to the District’s production fee schedule.

Well Registration & Permit Applications

• Exempt Well Registration Form: For recording an existing exempt well with the District.
• Application to Drill, Alter, and/or Operate an Exempt Well: For those intending to drill a new exempt well. Available as a fillable PDF for convenience.
• Application to Drill and Operate a Non-Exempt Well– This applies to drilling wells not qualifying for exemption due to their production capacity or usage.
• Drillers Application to Complete a Well – Used to inform the District of a completed well installation or pump setup, along with the submission of a well log report to both the District and the Texas Department of License and Regulations. 
• Transport Permit Application  – Application to request transport groundwater out of the District boundaries.
• Affidavit of Authorization to Drill and/or Produce Groundwater

Oil & Gas Applications

• Application to Drill and Operate an Exempt Well for Oil & Gas Use – For drilling wells used exclusively in oil and gas exploration, excluding water for fracturing.
• Non-Exempt Well Application for Frac Use – For wells drilling for oil and gas production requiring water for fracturing, necessitating a production permit.

Miscellaneous Applications

• Application for Emergency Permit to Drill a Well – Use this application to apply to drill a well that is not exempt from permitting and which will require a hearing, but must be put into production prior to a hearing being scheduled due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to, emergencies or public health.
• Application to Drill and Operate a Limited Production Well – Use this application to apply to drill and operate a water well that may only produce a smaller amount of water, but is not used for exempt purposes according to Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. Please see the definition of a Limited Production Well in the District Rules and the restrictions listed under District Rule 5.2.
• Ownership Transfer Application – To transfer well ownership and associated permits or registrations.
• Variance of Well Spacing – For drilling closer than 50 feet to a neighboring property line, requiring a neighbor’s consent and notarization.

Water Well Grant Applications 

• Well Plugging Assistance Application: For financial aid in plugging abandoned wells, as defined by the District’s Rules.