Texas official-record workflow
Texas Well, Septic & Parcel Record Research
Start with TWDB well reports, identify the OSSF permitting authority, then connect county appraisal/title records and groundwater-district questions to the actual project.
Decision path
Work from broad evidence to controlling evidence
- 01
Find the exact parcel and county
Use the appraisal district only as an administrative starting point, then retain the deed/legal description and survey evidence for decisions.
- 02
Search historical water-well reports
Compare depth, static water level, yield, casing and date among several nearby wells rather than copying one neighboring result.
- 03
Identify groundwater governance
Determine whether a groundwater conservation district, public provider, spacing rule or other local requirement affects a new well.
- 04
Find the OSSF permitting authority
TCEQ may administer through an authorized local agent. Confirm site evaluation, design, permit and inspection requirements before earthwork.
- 05
Price the full rural utility system
Budget drilling, casing, pump, storage/treatment, power, septic, driveway crossings and contingency separately.
Official Texas starting points
Open the record owner, then save what you relied on.
Research historical water-well reports; nearby depth or yield does not guarantee a new well.
Open official source Texas Commission on Environmental QualityOn-Site Sewage FacilitiesState OSSF rules, permitting information and local-authority routes.
Open official source Railroad Commission of TexasLand & Mineral OwnersOfficial land/mineral-owner resources and oil/gas research links.
Open official source Railroad Commission of TexasOil & Gas Well RecordsSearch well documents and drilling/completion/plugging records.
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