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In Texas, water rights for surface water are based on:

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C) A combination of riparian and prior appropriation

Texas uses a dual system combining riparian rights (for landowners adjacent to water) and prior appropriation (first in time, first in right).

Answer Options
A
Riparian rights only
B
Prior appropriation only
C
A combination of riparian and prior appropriation
D
Government ownership
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property-rights-basicswater-regulationsenvironmental-restrictions

Key Terms:

Texas water rightsprior appropriationriparian rightsdual doctrineTexas Water Code
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