In Texas, groundwater is governed by the rule of capture, which essentially means that the owner of the land owns the groundwater beneath it. This is different from the rules that apply to surface water, and groundwater provides a significant portion of the state's water supply, much more than 10%.

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Groundwater in Texas

Question 23

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A) provides about 10% of the state's total water supply.
B) is governed by the same rules that apply to surface water.
C) is owned by the person who owns the land above it.
D) All of these answers are correct.

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