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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Each driller who drills, deepens, or otherwise alters a water well in this state shall make and keep a legible and accurate well log in accordance with rules adopted by the commission and on forms prescribed by the executive director. The well log shall be recorded at the time of drilling, deepening, or otherwise altering the well and must contain:
(1) the depth, thickness, and character of the strata penetrated;
(2) the location of water-bearing strata;
(3) the depth, size, and character of casing installed; and
(4) any other information required by rules adopted by the commission.
(b) Not later than the 60th day after the date of the completion or cessation of drilling, deepening, or otherwise altering the well, the driller shall deliver, send by first class mail, or provide electronically a copy of the well log to:
(1) the department;
(2) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; and
(3) the owner of the well or the person for whom the well was drilled.
(c) If the department receives, by certified mail, a written request from the owner of the well or from the person for whom the well was drilled that the well log be made confidential, the department shall protect the contents of the well log as confidential and not a matter of public record.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 1901.251. Well Log - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/occupations-code/occ-sect-1901-251/
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