Derechos de uso de agua en Texas y su regulación

11.309 of this code which includes the area described in the petition or, if a preliminary determination has not been entered, until September 1, 1974. (i) Since the filing of all claims to use public water is necessary for the conservation and best utilization of the water Statute text rendered on: 1/1/2024 - 316 - WATER CODE resources of the state, failure to file a sworn statement in substantial compliance with this section extinguishes and bars any claim of water rights to which this section applies. (j) A sworn statement submitted under this section is binding on the person submitting it and his successors in interest, but is not binding on the commission or any other person in interest. (k) Nothing in this section shall be construed to recognize any water right which did not exist before August 28, 1967. (l) This section does not apply to use of water for domestic or livestock purposes. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 978, ch. 367, Sec. 2, eff. June 10, 1981; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.021, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.