Water Use Rules in Travis County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Travis County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Turf Replacement Rebates

Turf replacement is voluntary in Travis County. Several water providers including Austin Water and WTCPUA offer rebates between one and two dollars per square foot of converted lawn to drought-tolerant landscaping or hardscape that meets program criteria.

Turf Replacement Rebates from Water Providers

Few Restrictions

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 202.008 (Limitation on Fines During Residential Water Restriction)

Sec. 202.008. LIMITATION ON FINES DURING RESIDENTIAL WATER RESTRICTION. (a) For the purposes of this section, "residential watering restriction" means a temporary restriction of water use to irrigate residential vegetation or turf that is mandated by a municipality, water utility, or other wholesale or retail water supplier as part of a strategy to conserve water during a period of drought.(...

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Recycled Water Rules

Recycled and reclaimed water service in Travis County is largely confined to the City of Austin reclaimed water network, which serves downtown, Mueller, and select east-side districts. Most unincorporated Travis County has no reclaimed water access for irrigation or cooling.

Reclaimed Water Limited to City Service Area

Few Restrictions

Tex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 341.039 (Standards for Graywater and Alternative Onsite Water)

Sec. 341.039. STANDARDS FOR GRAYWATER AND ALTERNATIVE ONSITE WATER. (a) The commission by rule shall adopt and implement minimum standards for the indoor and outdoor use and reuse of treated graywater and alternative onsite water for:(1) irrigation and other agricultural purposes;(2) domestic use, to the extent consistent with Subsection (c);(3) commercial purposes; and(4) industrial pur...

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Water Use Rules by City in Travis County

1 cities in Travis County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

AustinPop. 978,908

3 verified rules • Leak Reporting Duty, Recycled Water Rules

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