Outlaw well discovered near Chispa Road

Outlaw well discovered near Chispa Road

Presidio County is drilling down on rules for new wells. A landowner on Chispa Road was sent a cease and desist letter after the discovery of an outlaw well being drilled without a permit. Under Texas water code, all new wells require permits through the local groundwater conservation district.  Cameron McClintock, chair of the Presidio County Underwater Conservation District, said in a recent district meeting that he contacted the landowner whe…