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Collin County · 911 Addressing
New Rural Structures Need a Collin County 9-1-1 Address
Collin County assigns rural 9-1-1 addresses when structures are built on or moved to previously vacant sites.
Collin County · On-Site Sewage
Properties Without City Sewer Need a Permitted Septic System
Rural homes in Collin County that are not on a city sewer line must have a permitted On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) — and the lot must be large enough to support one.
Collin County · Illegal Dumping
Report Illegal Dumping on Collin County Roads and Land
Collin County Public Works asks residents to report illegal dumping because dumped trash can create health, safety, and water-quality hazards.
Collin County · Land Use
Unincorporated Collin County Has No General Zoning
Collin County does not have general zoning in unincorporated areas. Development permits still apply, and a nearby city's subdivision rules may matter in its ETJ.
Collingsworth County · Water Wells
A Groundwater District Regulates Water Wells Here
If you plan to drill a water well in Collingsworth County, you must work with the Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District first.
Collingsworth County · Weather Hazards
Severe Weather Is a Real Risk in Collingsworth County
Collingsworth County faces tornadoes, large hail, high winds, wildfires, and winter storms — the National Weather Service Amarillo covers this area.
Colorado County · Water & Wells
Colorado County Has Its Own Groundwater District
The Colorado County Groundwater Conservation District sets rules for water wells in the county. If you use a private well or plan to drill one, these rules apply to you.
Colorado County · Flood Risk
The Colorado River Runs Through the County — Flooding Is Real
The Colorado River cuts through Colorado County. Low-lying land near it and other waterways can flood.
Comal County · Groundwater & Wells
A Groundwater District Regulates Wells in Comal County
A Trinity Aquifer well needs district authorization before drilling or alteration, even when its later use is exempt from production fees.
Comal County · Edwards Aquifer
Building Near the Edwards Aquifer Has Extra Rules
Regulated work over the Edwards recharge, transition, or contributing zones needs TCEQ review before soil is disturbed.
Comal County · Flood Control & Water Supply
Canyon Lake Has a Working Waterline at 909 Feet
The 909-foot line separates GBRA's stored-water pool from the Corps-managed flood space above it.
Comal County · Jurisdiction & Land Use
City Limits, ETJ, and Unincorporated Comal County Are Not the Same
A New Braunfels address can still mean different rules depending on whether land is inside city limits, in the ETJ, or farther out in unincorporated Comal County.
Comal County · Flood Risk
The Guadalupe River Can Rise Fast — Know Your Flood Zone
FEMA maps identify Special Flood Hazard Areas, but a mapped line is only one part of a property's flood story.
Comal County · Septic Systems
You Need a Permit for a Septic System in Comal County
A site and soil evaluation comes before Comal County approves a new or altered on-site sewage system.
Comanche County · Groundwater
New Water Wells Require Registration with the Middle Trinity GCD
If you plan to drill a water well in Comanche County, you must register it with the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
Concho County · Water Wells
Groundwater Districts and Well Rules in Concho County
Concho County groundwater is split by district boundaries, so the first well question is which local water district, if any, covers the tract.
Concho County · Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Activity in Concho County
Concho County has active oil and gas production. The Texas Railroad Commission's District 7C office in San Angelo oversees it.
Cooke County · Groundwater & Wells
A groundwater district regulates water wells in Cooke County
Cooke County falls inside a local groundwater district, so rural well plans should start with district rules.
Cooke County · School Districts
Cooke County has eight school districts — your address determines yours
Eight separate school districts operate in Cooke County, each with its own tax rate, so the ISD for your specific address can meaningfully affect your property tax bill.
Cooke County · Flooding & Weather Hazards
Cooke County has experienced federally declared flooding disasters
FEMA has designated Cooke County for disaster assistance after severe storms and flooding, including a 2024 event with straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flood damage.
Cooke County · Mineral Rights & Oil/Gas
Oil and gas production has been part of Cooke County since the 1920s
Cooke County has had active oil and gas production since 1924, so mineral rights on any land purchase deserve careful attention.
Coryell County · County development
Cutting a New Driveway off a Coryell County Road? You Need a Culvert Permit
County-road driveways, mailboxes, utility trenches, fence clearing, and subdivisions run through Development and Permitting.
Coryell County · Military Presence
Fort Hood Drives the Local Economy
The large Army post on the county's edge is a major source of jobs, housing demand, and population in the area.
Coryell County · Floodplain permits
Near a Coryell County Creek? The Floodplain Administrator Gets a Say
Floodplain questions and development-permit forms run through the Coryell County Floodplain Administrator.
Coryell County · Septic permits
Septic Work in Rural Coryell County Is a Permit, Not a Handshake
Septic construction, repair, alteration, or extension in Coryell County needs an OSSF permit and inspection unless the system is grandfathered.
Coryell County · Subdivision rules
Splitting Off a Homesite in Coryell County Can Trigger a Plat
A family land split can still trigger Coryell County's 2021 subdivision rules before the deed is recorded.
Cottle County · Water Supply
Many Rural Properties in Cottle County Rely on Water Wells
Rural Cottle County buyers should check the well record and the groundwater district before treating water as a given.
Crane County · Climate & Water Supply
Crane County gets about 13 inches of rain a year — water is scarce
With roughly 13 inches of annual rainfall and high summer heat, Crane County is one of the drier parts of Texas — water supply and drought planning matter for any property here.
Crane County · Water / Groundwater
Crane County has no local groundwater conservation district
Crane County is in Groundwater Management Area 3, but TWDB does not list a Crane County groundwater conservation district, so private-well due diligence matters.
Crockett County · Water Wells
Groundwater in Crockett County Is Managed and Permit-Required
Crockett County has its own groundwater district, and if you drill a well you will need to deal with it.
Crockett County · Mineral Rights
Oil and Gas Has Shaped Crockett County for Decades
If you buy land in Crockett County, find out whether mineral rights are included — they may have already been sold off.
Crosby County · Groundwater / Wells
Drilling a Water Well Requires a Permit Here
Crosby County sits within the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District, which requires permits before drilling new wells.
Culberson County · Water Wells
Drilling a water well in Culberson County requires a permit
The Culberson County Groundwater Conservation District regulates new wells, so you need to contact them before drilling.
Culberson County · Mineral Rights
Oil and gas activity exists in Culberson County — know your mineral rights
Culberson County has active oil and gas wells regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission, so buyers should check whether mineral rights transfer with land.
Dallam County · Groundwater
Water Wells and the Ogallala Aquifer in Dallam County
Nearly all water in Dallam County comes from the Ogallala Aquifer, which is managed by the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Dallam County · Wildfire Hazard
Wildfire Risk in Dallam County
Dallam County's wildfire risk comes from a High Plains mix: dry grass, low humidity, and wind that can move fire fast.
Dallas County · Flood Zone / FEMA
Check FEMA's Flood Map Before You Buy
FEMA's live address search is the official place to check a property's current mapped flood zone.
Dallas County · Groundwater
Dallas County Sits Over the Trinity Aquifer
The Trinity is a major aquifer beneath Dallas County, but its regional map cannot answer a well question by itself.
Dallas County · Flood Insurance
Flood Coverage Is Usually a Separate Policy
Most home policies do not cover flooding, and NFIP eligibility follows the participating city or county.
Dallas County · Septic / OSSF
Rural Dallas County Homes May Use On-Site Septic Systems
Dallas County Health and Human Services reviews septic designs, issues permits, and inspects installations in its OSSF jurisdiction.
Dallas County · Water Authority
The Trinity River Authority Manages Water Across the Basin
The Trinity River Authority of Texas provides water treatment, flood planning, and basin coordination for municipalities including those in Dallas County.
Dallas County · Severe Weather
Tornadoes Are a Real Hazard in Dallas County
The National Weather Service maps Dallas County's tornado record back to 1880 and gives a simple shelter plan.
Dallas County · Unincorporated Area / ETJ
Unincorporated Dallas County Has Its Own Rules
Small patches of Dallas County lie outside any city, and building or developing there requires a county permit instead of a city permit.
Dallas County · Floodplain Development
Unincorporated Development Starts With a County Permit
Dallas County requires a development permit before work begins in its unincorporated area, with added review for floodplain work.
Dawson County · Oil, Gas & Mineral Rights
Oil and gas have shaped Dawson County for nearly a century
Dawson County has a long oil production history, and landowners here should understand that surface rights and mineral rights are often owned separately.
Dawson County · Groundwater / Water Wells
You need a permit before drilling a water well in Dawson County
The Mesa Underground Water Conservation District oversees the Ogallala Aquifer in Dawson County and requires a permit to drill a new well.
Deaf Smith County · Water & Wells
All water wells in Deaf Smith County tap the Ogallala Aquifer
Every drop of fresh groundwater under most of the county comes from the Ogallala, and a conservation district decides who gets to drill into it and how much they can pull.
Denton County · Development Permit
Building in unincorporated Denton County starts with a development permit
Unincorporated Denton County land needs a development permit for improvements, site work, and floodplain work.
Denton County · Construction Permits
Commercial and multifamily projects also need Fire Marshal review
In unincorporated Denton County, commercial buildings, public-access buildings, and multifamily housing of four or more units need a Fire Marshal construction permit on top of the development permit.
Denton County · Water Supply
Denton County's long-range water plan comes through Region C
Region C plans Denton County's long-range water needs with 15 other counties, while TWDB supports and reviews the five-year planning cycle.
Denton County · Weather Hazard
Denton County's tornado history peaks in April and May
NWS Fort Worth's Denton County record begins in 1880. Its monthly chart shows the strongest historical tornado peak in April and May.
Denton County · City vs. County Rules
Many Denton County addresses are inside a city's planning zone, not the city itself
Texas cities have an extraterritorial jurisdiction (a buffer zone outside city limits) where they can regulate subdivisions and plats even if you pay county taxes.
Denton County · Groundwater Rules
North Texas GCD well rules cover all of Denton County
Denton County is entirely inside the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District. District rules require well registration and permits for non-exempt wells.
Denton County · Flood Hazard
Preliminary FEMA flood maps are ready for review in parts of Denton County
FEMA released preliminary maps on June 1, 2026, for portions of nine communities and unincorporated Denton County. The proposed maps are not yet effective.
Denton County · Septic Systems
Septic work in unincorporated Denton County needs a county permit
If an unincorporated property uses an on-site sewage facility, Denton County requires a permit before the system is installed, repaired, extended, or altered.
Denton County · Emergency Alerts
Sign up for Denton County Alerts before severe weather
NWS Fort Worth serves Denton County, while the county's Everbridge system is the official opt-in route for local emergency messages.
Denton County · Subdivision Plats
Splitting land in Denton County usually means a plat process
Dividing land in unincorporated Denton County typically requires a preliminary plat, engineering review, Commissioners Court approval, and a recorded final plat.
Denton County · Property Records
The Denton County Clerk records deeds and offers a property alert
The Denton County Clerk keeps the county's real property records and offers a property-alert tool that flags new recordings tied to your name or property.
DeWitt County · Water Supply
Many Rural Properties in DeWitt County Rely on Private Water Wells
Outside city limits in DeWitt County, many homes draw water from private wells tapping the Chicot, Evangeline, and Jasper aquifers — and the county sits inside the Pecan Valley Groundwater Conservation District, which regulates wells locally.
DeWitt County · Flood Risk
The Guadalupe River Brings Flood Risk to Parts of DeWitt County
The Guadalupe River runs through DeWitt County and has a history of flooding — check the official FEMA flood map before buying or building near it.