Water Districts
Information about creating, funding, or managing a water district in Texas. Examples of some types of water districts and what they do. Find forms, rules, and how districts can provide reporting and pay fees. Locate your district and learn how to be involved.
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What Water Districts Do
A water district is a local, governmental entity that provides limited services to its customers and residents. Examples of water districts include municipal utility districts, water control and improvement districts, special utility districts, and river authorities.
How TCEQ Is Involved
TCEQ is responsible for general supervision and oversight of water districts, including:
- Monitoring water district activities and their compliance with state laws.
- Providing information to district customers, consultants, board members, and employees.
- Reviewing applications and petitions for appointments to district boards.
- Reviewing the issuance of bonds that finance certain district infrastructure.
Your Water District
Finding Your Water Supplier – Find out who provides water to your property.
Water Districts Map – Find your water district, and information about your water districts board of directors, including contact information.
Texas Water Districts: A General Guide (GI-043) – For anyone who resides or owns property in a municipal utility district (MUD), water control and improvement district (WCID), special utility district (SUD), or other types of water district in Texas. Includes how to participate and learn about elections, what to do if you sell property in a district, and information about the required notice to purchaser.
Water District Advisory Workgroup
Meetings and agendas for this open forum for discussion about TCEQ's water district processes and procedures.
Petition to Change a Water District Meeting Location TCEQ Form-20863
This form includes information about meeting locations requirements and how to request a change to the location of your District's board meetings.
Creating or Managing a Water District
Water Districts: Applications, Forms, Guides, and Rules
What you need to submit to TCEQ for district applications – creation, conversion, request for additional powers, etc. Also includes guidance about submitting those applications and other aspects of managing a district; the application, reporting, and other forms; and links to the rules.
TCEQ ePay
Districts can use TCEQ's online ePay system to pay application filing fees and bond proceeds fee.
Revenue and Regulatory Assessment Reporting
Forms and guidance for reports related to fees and financial management.
Assistance for Public Water and Wastewater Systems
Free financial, managerial, and technical assistance to help public water and wastewater systems comply with regulations.
Regional Certification for Water and Wastewater Service Providers
Information on current entities approved as regional water and wastewater service providers and how to apply for TCEQ certification.
Water Districts Data
Find information on municipal utility districts, special utility districts, river authorities, water systems, water control and improvement districts, and other information. The database includes contact information, office addresses, and counties associated with districts.
Contact Us
Contact Water Districts Staff
Find contact information for questions about districts’ governance or other questions about water districts.
