Texas Water Assets

Name: Texas Water Asset Intelligence
Creator: Hi3 Water

South Central

Texas uses prior appropriation for surface water and the rule of capture for groundwater. The Edwards, Ogallala, Gulf Coast, and Carrizo-Wilcox are major aquifers.

Dual (Prior Appropriation + Rule of Capture)249 counties tracked2762 active alerts

110,053

Total Assets

52.9

Avg WIS

59,770

Verified

High WIS (75+)

Texas Water Intelligence Report

Hi3 Water tracks 110,053 water assets across Texas, spanning 249 counties and 7 distinct asset types. The average Water Intelligence Score (WIS) across Texas is 52.9/100, with 7 assets scoring in the high-value range (75+). Texas operates under Dual (Prior Appropriation + Rule of Capture) water law, which directly affects water rights acquisition and asset valuation in this state.

The dominant water asset type in Texas is Well (48,179 assets, avg WIS 47.5). The highest concentration is in Harris County with 2,107 tracked assets.

2,762 active regulatory alerts are currently tracked in Texas, including EPA violations, drought declarations, and state water board enforcement actions. Always check the regulatory intelligence for any asset before making acquisition decisions.

Data sources: USGS Water Data, EPA ECHO, state water boards, and verified field reports. Water Intelligence Scores are computed across flow rate, geological stability, legal accessibility, sustainability, and rarity. Report last updated: June 30, 2026.