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Sec. 66-1. - Water wells; application of state law.#
In any case where the state laws pertaining to water wells are in conflict with this chapter, such state laws shall apply.
Sec. 66-2. - Mining; well drilling.#
(a)
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Mine means a pit or excavation in the earth, from which coal, metallic ores, or other mineral substances are taken by digging.
Mineral means a substance obtained by mining; any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition, but sometimes including aggregation of such substances; certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal; ore; and any substance neither animal nor plant.
Well means a hole, pit, or shaft sunk in the ground by digging or boring to obtain a supply of water, brine, petroleum, natural gas, or any other type of liquid or gas.
(b)
Mining. It shall be unlawful for any person to start or operate a mine within the city limits for any reason.
(c)
Well drilling. It shall be unlawful for any person to drill a well within the city limits except a well for private water use is allowed as per article II of this chapter. Well drilling for minerals is strictly prohibited.
(Ord. No. 89-2, ch. 4, § 6, 4-25-89)
State Law reference— Minerals, V.T.C.A., Natural Resources Code ch. 53.