Source: New Mexico forges rule for treatment and reuse of oil-industry fracking water amid protests
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Texas lawmakers threaten Mexico aid over water dispute | The Texas Tribune
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-fee…
Source: Texas lawmakers threaten Mexico aid over water dispute | The Texas Tribune
Presidio County, Texas shows promise for geothermal development
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have found significant potential for geothermal in Presidio County, Texas, particularly in the border region.
Source: Presidio County, Texas shows promise for geothermal development
Environmental board approves permit for Northwest Texas reservoir despite judge’s findings
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality voted Friday to grant a permit for the water rights of a new reservoir in Clay County, despite a recommendation from an administrative judge to deny it.
Source: Environmental board approves permit for Northwest Texas reservoir despite judge’s findings
TCEQ approves controversial Wichita Falls reservoir | KERA News
Opponents say the Lake Ringgold reservoir could impact future water projects in North Texas, including the Marvin Nichols reservoir.
Source: TCEQ approves controversial Wichita Falls reservoir | KERA News
The federal government is investing $60 million in the lower Rio Grande
Land rights vs. water needs pits property owners against Texas city
Fight over proposed Lake Ringgold near Wichita Falls heads to Texas environmental commission today
Source: Land rights vs. water needs pits property owners against Texas city
South Texas border city preparing to run out of water by 2044
LAREDO, Texas (Border Report) — Water is something on the top of everyone’s minds here in this South Texas border city. A study commissioned by the City of Laredo in 2022 estimated it will run out of water by 2044 and that has its 250,000 residents scared.
Source: South Texas border city preparing to run out of water by 2044
Stitt vetoes bill that would require Oklahoma irrigators to track how much groundwater they use | HPPR
Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed a bill that would have required farmers, ranchers and other commercial irrigators to track how much water they pull from Oklahoma’s aquifers. Lawmakers said House Bill 3194 could help Oklahoma understand and protect its groundwater stores.
Kyle buys water from San Marcos to keep up with growth for third year in a row | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Previously, the City of Kyle has bought water from San Marcos on a case-by-case basis. The new agreement runs through 2026 and ensures Kyle will have access to an additional 163 million gallons of water each year.