AUSTIN, Texas – Droughts are becoming more prevalent in Texas, which is expected to see its population soar in the coming decades. Due to this, experts and state officials are increasingly sounding the alarm about the possibility that the state could run out of water.

Source: Could water re-use solve Texas’ impending water shortage?: FOX 7 Focus

The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources met this week to discuss water conservation in Texas amid the water emergency that it is currently facing.

Source: Advocates Rally for Water Conservation at Legislative Hearing

Order-Granting-in-Part-and-Denying-in-Part-Motion-to-Dismiss-and-Granting-Motion-to-Intervene.pdf (brazosvalleygcd.org)

Enthusiasts and skeptics will have another chance to share their thoughts on the potential construction of a 66,000-acre lake 150 miles east of the Metroplex on Monday.

Source: Texas reviewed the Marvin Nichols Reservoir and thinks it’s good to go. What do you think?

Source: Gov. Abbott talks economic growth, water scarcity during Valley visit | MyRGV.com

An ambitious “Water Conservation Reserve Program” concept to make water districts funding hubs for retiring irrigated agriculture in Panhandle and South Plains counties was floated during a panel discussion at a Stewarding Our Aquifer Field Day September 17 in Lubbock sponsored by Ogallala Commons.

Source: Water Conservation Reserve Program concept broached at SOA Field Day | The Canadian Record

Burnet County well owners will get new tags with QR codes that link to the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District website (https://www.centraltexasgcd.org/). The district is implementing inspections alongside tagging to ensure wells meet proper standards and provide owners with critical information.

New tags and inspections for Burnet County well owners – DailyTrib.com (texasgroundwater.org)