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How does Texas law govern our groundwater?

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Alan Day

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A significant share of Texas’ water is pumped up from underground; in 2020, nearly 2.94 trillion gallons, according to the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Roughly 75% of that water was used for irrigation.

Source: How does Texas law govern our groundwater? (KXAN)

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