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In Texas, water rights for surface water are based on:
Correct Answer
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 onlyB
Prior appropriation onlyC
A combination of riparian and prior appropriationD
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Related Topics:
property-rights-basicswater-regulationsenvironmental-restrictions
Key Terms:
Texas water rightsprior appropriationriparian rightsdual doctrineTexas Water Code
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