Section 27.201 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Aquifer recharge project" means a project involving the intentional recharge of an aquifer by means of an injection well authorized under this chapter or other means of infiltration, including actions designed to:(A) reduce declines in the water level of the aquifer;(B) supplement the quantity of groundwater available;(C) improve water quality in an aquifer;(D) improve spring flows and other interactions between groundwater and surface water; or(1-a) "Fluid oil and gas waste" has the meaning assigned by Section 122.001, Natural Resources Code. (2) "Native groundwater" means the groundwater naturally occurring in a geologic formation.(3) "Project operator" means a person holding an authorization under this subchapter to undertake an aquifer recharge project.(4) "Recharge injection well" means a Class V injection well used for the injection of water into a geologic formation for an aquifer recharge project, including an improved sinkhole or cave connected to an aquifer.Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1019,Sec. 1, eff. 6/18/2023.Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 742,Sec. 3, eff. 6/10/2019.