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APPLICATIONS

Application Forms

On this page, you will find links to the various application forms which may be downloaded and filled out to send to the District.

Please note, due to requirements of state law the applicant’s signature for most of these forms must be notarized before sending the original to the District office. Also, for the convenience of our citizens, all District employees are Notary Publics and can assist you with this need, as well as completing applications. Please call (512) 455-9900 with any questions.

Information for Drillers

Driller Guidance Document

 

Information for Realtors®


Notice of GCD at Change of Ownership

 

Exempt Wells

Exempt wells, according to Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117 (State Law), must be incapable of producing 25,000 gallons per day (which means they can produce no more than 17.36 gallons per minute). Additionally, the water must be used for domestic use or the watering of livestock.

Exempt wells are not required to have a permit but must submit an application and register their well with the District.

Non-Exempt Wells

Non-exempt wells are wells capable of producing more than 25,000 gallons per day (more than 17.36 gallons per minute). Non-exempt wells are subject to permitting and must comply with the District’s production fee schedule.

Well Registration & Permit Applications

Oil & Gas Applications

  • Application to Drill and Operate an Exempt Well for Oil & Gas Use – Use this application to apply to drill and operate an exempt well for oil and gas production according to the exemptions given in Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. This includes only groundwater used by a drilling rig engaged in original exploration for oil and gas, and does not include water used for fracturing formations (frac water).
  • Application to Drill and Operate a Non-Exempt Well for Oil & Gas Frac Use – Use this application to apply to drill and operate a water well for oil and gas production which is not exempt from the requirements to obtain a production permit from the District according to the exemptions given in Texas Water Code, Chapter 36.117. This includes all groundwater used for fracturing formations (frac water).

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.
  • Application to Transfer Ownership – Use this application to transfer ownership of a well, including the registration or permit associated with that well.
  • Variance of Well Spacing – Use this form when you need to drill closer than 50 feet from the neighboring property line. The form must be filled out by the neighbor, signed, and notarized. Include the form with your application.

Grant Applications (When Available)

    • 2021 POSGCD Groundwater Conservation and Enhancement Grant Program Application
    • Applications for the 2020 cycle are due before the close of business (4:00 p.m. CST) Friday, March 25, 2022, in the POSGCD Office.
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