Rules of the District
The Rules of the District are adopted pursuant to the authority of Section 36.101, Texas Water Code, for the purpose of conserving, preserving, protecting, and recharging groundwater in the district, and these rules are adopted under the district’s statutory authority to prevent waste and to protect the rights of owners of interests in groundwater. In fulfilling the stated purpose of these rules, the board will endeavor to maintain the aquifers in the district on a sustainable basis.
Contact Tim Andruss, General Manager to discuss matters related to groundwater policy at:
- phone: (361) 579-6863
- email: tim.andruss@vcgcd.org
The rules of the district articulate the regulatory policies of the district by:
- defining key terms;
- specifying well spacing requirements;
- specifying production limitations;
- specifying required activities of persons engaged in the development of groundwater resources in the district (e.g., well owners, well drillers, authorized operators) and the representatives of the district;
- specifying prohibited activities of persons engaged in the development of groundwater resources in the district (e.g., well owners, well drillers, authorized operators) and the representatives of the district; and
- specifying the process through which the regulatory policies of the district will be implemented.
On October 18, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Victoria County Groundwater Conservation District adopted revised rules of the district.
Rules of the District
Petitions to Amend the Rules of the District
The rules of the district include provisions for petitioning the District to amend its rules under SECTION 8: POLICIES RELATED TO DISTRICT WAIVERS AND PETITIONS TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE DISTRICT. The following form may be used to submit a petition to the District:
The rules of the district include provisions for petitioning the District to amend its rules under SECTION 8: POLICIES RELATED TO DISTRICT WAIVERS AND PETITIONS TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE DISTRICT. The following form may be used to submit a petition to the District:
Application to Petition the District to Amend the Rules of the District (APAR)