Property Ownership
Under Texas law, 'riparian rights' apply to owners of property that:
AIs located in a floodplain
BBorders a natural waterway such as a river or creek✓ Correct
CHas underground springs
DIs near a municipal water treatment facility
Explanation
Riparian rights pertain to the rights of landowners whose property borders a natural waterway. In Texas, surface water is governed by the prior appropriation doctrine ('first in time, first in right'), not riparian rights. However, the concept is still relevant for understanding water boundaries, accretion, and navigation rights.
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