The permit requirements of this chapter do not apply to:(1) a well regulated under Chapter 27, Water Code;(2) a well that:(A) has a casing with an inside diameter of not more than five inches; and(B) serves only a single-family dwelling; or(3) a shallow well that:(A) is not used to provide water for:(i) human consumption;(ii) agriculture;(iii) manufacturing or industry; or(iv) water injection; and(B) withdraws water solely:(i) to prevent hazardous sand boils, dewater surface construction sites, or relieve hydrostatic uplift on permanent structures;(ii) for groundwater quality analysis and for monitoring migration of subsurface contaminants or pollution; or(iii) for recovery of contamination or pollution. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1139 (H.B. 2619), Sec. 1.05, eff. April 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 200 (S.B. 1811), Sec. 10, eff. May 25, 2013.