After extensive reviews of public comments and stakeholder input, the Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted a significant overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in Texas.

Source: Texas RRC adopts major new oil and gas waste management rules

Source: California has a plan for new water rules. Will it save salmon from extinction? (mySA)

An annual report documents 2,870 active cases of groundwater contamination around the state. Groundwater provides more than half of the state’s water supply.

Source: Texas found 252 new groundwater contamination cases | The Texas Tribune

An annual report documents 2,870 active cases of groundwater contamination around the state. Groundwater provides more than half of the state’s water supply.

Source: Texas Regulators Report More Than 250 New Cases of Groundwater Contamination – Inside Climate News

Topics discussed included power grid, border security and water supply.

Source: Sen. Charles Perry holds town hall | myfoxzone.com

Source: Earthquakes and blowouts undermine case for carbon storage in Texas – Blue Water Healthy Living

By Shelby ShankField EditorThe Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus.Among the crops, Texas Red grapefruit, often referred to as “Ruby Red,” stands out for its vibrant color and rich, sweet flavor.“There’s nothing sweeter than a Texas grapefruit,” Dale Murden, a citrus grower in the Valley, said.For nearly four

Source: Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus – Texas Farm Bureau

Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15% in 2025

Source: Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction (Daily Trib)

A groundbreaking study led by UT Geography Alum (2011) Charles Wight, associate professor Eugenio Arima, and their colleagues revealed how active the water market in Texas is. Their research uncovered over $1.3 billion in water trades, involving a massive 4 million acre-feet—enough water to supply almost 15 million US households for a year.Charles Wight emphasized the significance of the study’s findings, stating,

Source: Study Reveals $1.3 Billion in Texas Water Market Transactions, Highlighting Demand Management’s Role in Addressing Water Scarcity  >

The Ogallala Aquifer which stretches from Nebraska to the Panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas is getting more attention over the depletion of its lifeblood for farmers and ranchers. And it’s not casual attention. This time, it is the state of Kansas where it wants more restrictions on the part of the groundwater management districts

Source: Kansas is doing more than talk about growing depletion of Ogallala Aquifer – Oklahoma Energy Today