The rule of capture states that the government has the final authority to say where water resources are distributed in Texas.

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The rule of capture is a common law doctrine in Texas that allows landowners to capture and use groundwater beneath their property without regard to its effect on neighboring wells or the water supply. The government does have some authority to regulate groundwater use and distribution, but the rule of capture places primary responsibility with the landowners.

The Rule of Capture States That the Government Has the Final