Texas Water Code 11.124 – Application for Permit
(a) An application to appropriate unappropriated state water must:
(1) be in writing and sworn to;
(2) contain the name and post-office address of the applicant;
(3) identify the source of water supply;
(4) state the nature and purposes of the proposed use or uses and the amount of water to be used for each purpose;
(5) state the location and describe the proposed facilities;
(6) state the time within which the proposed construction is to begin;
(7) state the time required for the application of water to the proposed use or uses; and
(8) contain the name and address of the holder of any lien on:
(A) any water right permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication to be granted under the permit for which application is made; or
(B) any land to which that water right permit, certified filing, or certificate of adjudication would be appurtenant.
(b) If the proposed use is irrigation, the application must also contain:
(1) a description of the land proposed to be irrigated; and
(2) an estimate of the total acreage to be irrigated.
Terms Used In Texas Water Code 11.124
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- sworn: includes affirm or affirmed. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) If the application is for a seasonal permit, under the provisions of § 11.137 of this code, the application must also state the months or seasons of the year the water is to be used.
(d) If the application is for a temporary permit under the provisions of § 11.138 of this code, the application must also state the period of the proposed temporary use.
(e) If the application is for a term permit, the application form used must also state that on expiration of a term permit the applicant does not have an automatic right to renew the permit.
(f) If the application is for a permit to construct a storage reservoir, the application must also contain evidence that the applicant has mailed notice of the application to each member of the governing body of each county and municipality in which the reservoir, or any part of the reservoir, will be located.