Rainwater and Graywater Regulation and Law Center
Here are some links to various rules, regulations, and laws dealing with rainwater harvesting, graywater recovery, and
water conservation for the State of Texas:
Treatment and Disposal of Greywater
Texas Statutes:
Texas Water Code
TCEQ rules:
The TCEQ has adopted the changes to the Chapter 210
(Use of Reclaimed Water) of the TAC in accordance with HB 2661 pertaining to graywater. These changes became official January 6, 2005.
TCEQ approved amendments
to Chapter 285 (On-site Sewage Facilities) of the TAC in accordance with HB 2661 pertaining to graywater.
General Provisions for On-Site
Sewage Facilities
Sustainable Building Sourcebook
Graywater in Austin
Texas Laws:
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HB 645
Effective September 1, 2003; Section 202, Property Code, is amended by adding that a property owners' association may not
include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing
rain barrels or a rainwater harvesting system.
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HB 2661 and SB 779
Effective September 1, 2003; Section 26.0311, Water Code, is amended to read "graywater" means wastewater from
clothes washing machines, showers, bathtubs, handwashing lavatories, and sinks that are not used for disposal of
hazardous or toxic ingredients.
Effective January 6, 2005; Chapter 210 (Use of Reclaimed Water) and Chapter 285 (On-site Sewage Facilities) are amended
to incorporated the proposed changes introduced by HB 2661.
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