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When an owner makes changes to their property, it can sometimes have an effect on the natural flow of surface water. A change in the natural flow could cause water damage to a neighbor's property. Under Texas law, property owners could be held responsible for damage to neighboring property due to a diversion of surface water.
Below you will find references to areas of the Texas law related to water damage of real property. If you find these statutes difficult to understand, please see the Understanding the Law resources below for a "plain English" explanation of these laws.
Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.