A local government may inspect the public water in its area and determine whether or not:
(1) the quality of the water meets the state water quality standards adopted by the commission;
(2) persons discharging effluent into the public water located in the areas of which the local government has jurisdiction have obtained permits for discharge of the effluent; and
(3) persons who have permits are making discharges in compliance with the requirements of the permits.
Official text of the Texas Water Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.