Which of the following statements best describes modern Texas water laws?(1 point)

Responses

They tend to favor the state over private individuals when addressing groundwater ownership.
They tend to favor the state over private individuals when addressing groundwater ownership.

They are among the easiest water laws to understand in the United States.
They are among the easiest water laws to understand in the United States.

They are a complicated combination of Spanish laws and common law from England.
They are a complicated combination of Spanish laws and common law from England.

They have changed little since Spanish and Mexican colonists first settled Texas.

1 answer

The statement that best describes modern Texas water laws is:

They are a complicated combination of Spanish laws and common law from England.

Texas water laws have evolved from a mix of historical influences, including Spanish and Mexican law as well as English common law, making them complex and multifaceted.