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Williamson County · Water Supply
LCRA Supplies Raw Water to Several Williamson County Communities
The Lower Colorado River Authority is authorized to transfer up to 25,000 acre-feet of water annually into Williamson County under a state law.
Williamson County · Aquifer Review
Parts of Williamson County Fall Under Edwards Aquifer Protection Review
Western Williamson County can fall inside TCEQ's Edwards Aquifer zones, where construction may need plan review before work starts.
Williamson County · Stormwater
Stormwater Rules Matter for Williamson County Development
Williamson County's stormwater program covers construction runoff, post-construction stormwater, and illicit discharge reporting in urbanized unincorporated areas.
Williamson County · Manufactured Home
Used Manufactured Homes Need Ownership and Tax Paperwork in Williamson County
Williamson County says TDHCA maintains manufactured home Statements of Ownership, while the county tax office provides the tax statement TDHCA requires.
Williamson County · Weather Hazards
Williamson County Gets Hot Summers and Significant Hail Storms
Williamson County averages a July high of about 96°F and gets roughly 34 inches of rain per year, with severe thunderstorms and hail common in spring.
Williamson County · Floodplain Permit
You Need a Permit to Build Near a Floodplain in Unincorporated Areas
Building or improving property near a 100-year floodplain in unincorporated Williamson County requires a county permit.
Wilson County · Mineral Rights
An oil-well dot does not show who owns the minerals
Texas allows surface and mineral ownership to split; the RRC map shows wells, not the ownership written into deeds and leases.
Wilson County · Water Wells
Every new Wilson County well starts with Evergreen paperwork
Register before drilling; a well that can produce more than 25,000 gallons a day generally follows the production-permit path too.
Wilson County · Flooding
Wilson County's FEMA maps became effective in July 2023
A building-level map check can change the loan, insurance question, and county development path for a Wilson County tract.
Winkler County · Mineral Rights
Surface and Mineral Rights Are Often Owned Separately Here
In Winkler County's oil country, the person who owns the land surface may not own the oil and gas underneath it, and Texas law gives mineral owners the upper hand.
Winkler County · Geologic Hazard
Two Large Sinkholes Near Wink Are Still Growing
Two giant sinkholes, Wink Sink 1 and Wink Sink 2, formed near Wink in 1980 and 2002, and researchers say the ground around them is still sinking.
Winkler County · Water Wells
Winkler County Has No Groundwater Conservation District
Unlike many Texas counties, Winkler County is not inside a groundwater conservation district, so there is no local agency overseeing well permits or pumping limits.
Wise County · Mineral Rights
In Wise County, the Land and What's Under It Can Have Different Owners
Buying land in Wise County does not always mean you own the oil and gas beneath it.
Wise County · Water Wells
Private Wells in Wise County Tap the Trinity and Woodbine Aquifers
Rural Wise County residents rely on private water wells, and the area sits over the Northern Trinity and Woodbine aquifers.
Wise County · Septic Systems
Rural Properties in Wise County Need a Septic Permit
A Wise County tract outside public sewer still has to clear Texas OSSF rules before a septic system is built, changed, or repaired.
Wise County · Flooding
The West Fork of the Trinity River Drains Most of Wise County
About two-thirds of Wise County drains through the West Fork Trinity River, making flood risk a real concern for low-lying land.
Wise County · Growth and Development
Wise County Is Growing as a DFW Commuter County
Wise County's population has grown steadily as people move out of the DFW metro and commute to jobs in Fort Worth and beyond.
Wise County · Groundwater Planning
Wise County Is in a Priority Groundwater Management Area
State regulators have flagged the Wise County area as having groundwater supply concerns because of heavy regional demand.
Wood County · Mineral Rights
Mineral Rights and Surface Rights Can Be Owned Separately
In Wood County, the person who owns the land surface may not own the oil, gas, or minerals beneath it — these are two legally separate estates in Texas.
Wood County · Groundwater & Wells
What to Know Before Drilling a Water Well
Many rural properties in Wood County rely on private water wells, and Texas law requires licensed drillers to file reports on every well drilled.
Wood County · Unincorporated Areas
Wood County Land Splits Start With Subdivision Rules
For rural Wood County land, start with the county subdivision packet before splitting a tract into lots.
Yoakum County · Water Wells
A local district regulates groundwater wells in Yoakum County
Before drilling a water well in Yoakum County, you must work with the Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District.
Yoakum County · Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and gas activity is high here — know who regulates it
Yoakum County has had active oil and gas production since 1936, and the Railroad Commission of Texas regulates all of it.
Zapata County · Mineral Rights
Surface vs. Mineral Rights in Zapata County
Oil and gas have been produced in Zapata County since 1919, so many properties here have split estates, meaning someone else may own the mineral rights under your land.
Zavala County · Mineral Rights
Oil and gas have been produced in Zavala County since 1937
Zavala County has an oil and gas production history going back to 1937, which matters if you are buying land and want to know what is underground.