The TRWD General Ordinance regulates the water and land under the District’s control, ensuring compliance with the Texas Constitution and Water Code. Originally adopted in 2002, the current version was approved by the Board in December 2025.
TRWD General Ordinance (PDF)
Permitting Guidelines
- Attachment I: Residential Improvement Permit Guidelines
Regulates residential improvements—such as docks, retaining walls, and fences—on District property. - Attachment II: Commercial Construction Permit Guidelines
Standards for constructing or modifying commercial facilities on District land or water. - Attachment III: Commercial Operating License Guidelines
Requirements for licensing commercial facilities and business activities on District property. - Attachment IV: Encroachment Permit Guidelines
Guidelines for utility crossings, pipelines, and physical encroachments in District Rights-of-Way. - Attachment V: On-Site Sewage Facility Permit Guidelines
Rules for the design and installation of on-site sewage facilities on District property. - Attachment VI: Recreational Area Guidelines
Public usage rules and prohibited activities for District parks, floodways, and recreational areas.
