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SB 16, 34th 1st C.S.

Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm or private corporation within this State to divert the natural flow of the surface waters in this State or to permit such a diversion to continue after the passage of this Act, or to impound any waters or to permit the impounding thereof to continue after the passage of this Act in such a manner as to damage the property of another; and to provide that in all such cases the injured party shall have remedies, both in law and equity, including damages occasioned thereby.

Author: John H. Bailey

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1915, 34th 1st C.S.,ch. 7, General Laws of Texas

Gubernatorial documents:

Submitting an additional topic for consideration by the 34th Legislature, 1st Called Session, considering a bill pertaining to the unlawful diversion of the natural flow of surface waters in the State or the immpounding the waters of this State in such manner as to damage the property of another (SB 16)

Subjects:
Water--Rights

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