While a stock tank is a type of pond, not all ponds are stock tanks. Texas has a variety of natural and man-made ponds, and they are typically referred to as such: ponds, lakes, reservoirs, etc.
Are water ponds called tanks in Texas?
No, water ponds are not typically called "tanks" in Texas. The term "tank" in Texas refers to a stock tank, which is a small, man-made pond designed specifically for livestock to drink from.