Environmental
Texas Water Code Chapter 36 governs Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs). A GCD may regulate:
AOnly the sale of water rights between private parties
BWell spacing, production limits, drilling requirements, and aquifer management plans✓ Correct
COnly the water rates charged by water utilities
DFederal water allocation from the Colorado River
Explanation
Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts can regulate well spacing, require permits for new or existing wells, set production limits, establish driller qualifications, develop management plans, and charge fees to fund operations.
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