With much of Central Texas out of drought, why do water restrictions continue?

AUSTIN, Texas —

Much of Central Texas is no longer in a drought thanks to recent rainfall. Right now, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows residents in several counties – including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Burnet and Llano – are out of drought conditions. So why are many areas, like Austin, still under drought water restrictions? 

Source: With much of Central Texas out of drought, why do water restrictions continue?