09/25/2026
A lot of buyers assume owning the land means owning everything on it — including the creek running through it. In Texas, water follows its own set of rules, separate from the dirt. Quick breakdown on groundwater, surface water, and the one exception every rancher relies on: the backyard stock pond. Questions about water rights on a specific property? Send me a message.
Check out the full in depth Blog Post on Groundwater in Texas: https://www.gsrealtyteam.com/.../water-rights-in-texas...
Texas Groundwater Conservation District Map: https://tagd.halff.com/