Tex. Water Code § 55.242
This is the official text of Tex. Water Code § 55.242, part of Texas’s Water Code — governs water rights and water resource management.
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§ 55.242. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Official statutory text
The board may make and adopt reasonable rules and regulations which are necessary
(1) to preserve the sanitary condition of water controlled by the district;
(2) to prevent waste or unauthorized use of water; and
(3) to regulate residence, boating, camping, and recreational and business privileges on any land or water owned or controlled by the district.
(1) to preserve the sanitary condition of water controlled by the district;
(2) to prevent waste or unauthorized use of water; and
(3) to regulate residence, boating, camping, and recreational and business privileges on any land or water owned or controlled by the district.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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