Soil and Water Conservation (Agriculture Code: Title 7, Chapter 171). Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision Texas Document type Legislation Date 1981 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Water Keyword Basic legislation Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Special fund Subdivision of land Subsidy/incentive Survey/mapping Zoning Governance Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Local government Authorization/permit Policy/planning Procedural matters Protection of environment Erosion Flood Registration Research Resource/damage valuation Pollution control Enforcement/compliance Environmental standards Private land Public land Waste disposal Standards Ecosystem preservation Environmental planning Inspection Irrigation Priorities Public participation Offences/penalties Certification Risk assessment/management Surface water Sustainable development Agricultural development Drainage/land reclamation Monitoring Financing Water supply Freshwater pollution Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter sets forth the policy of the state of Texas legislature to provide for the conservation of soil and related resources of the state and for the control and prevention of soil erosion, and thereby to preserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state. Full text English Website www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us