October 30, 2026
How to Find Texas Water Well Records
An existing well can raise basic questions long before a development application: which record belongs to it, what was reported when it was drilled, and what still needs to be checked?
Start with identity, not just the nearest map point.
Gather the approximate drilling year, location, and any well report or tracking number already in the property records. Older owner names, the driller, and reported depth can help distinguish similar records. Keep personal information in the project file rather than publishing it.
TWDB separates the search routes for wells drilled from 2003 onward and older paper reports. Its guidance also notes that some reports from 2003–2005 may be found in the TCEQ paper archive.
Use the map and the report search together.
Try TWDB's Groundwater Data Viewer, then use the report search if the location does not produce a clear match. TWDB cautions that incorrectly entered coordinates can place a report away from its actual well. A search with fewer address terms can also avoid missing a record because of an abbreviation.
A missing point is a reason to widen the search. It is not proof that no well exists. Download the original report and record its identifier and source before interpreting it.
Keep three different questions separate.
What was constructed?
Read the original completion report and retain its drilling date and reported construction details.
What is happening now?
Current condition, water quality, and operating performance need evidence appropriate to the intended use.
What can support the project?
Confirm supply, utility, district, and application questions for the particular property and proposal.
Build a useful project record.
Keep a short table with the report ID, location evidence, drilling date, source link, and unresolved questions. Mark uncertain matches as uncertain. This makes a follow-up conversation with the appropriate specialist or agency more productive.
Sources and review date
Reviewed 2026-10-29. General information; property-specific requirements need confirmation.
Texas Water Development Board — Locating a Water Well Report
Topics: Water & site research