Plans for one of the largest desalination facilities in the United States are taking shape on the Texas Coast, and several local municipalities have already reserved water from it. The

Source: Nueces River Authority unveils $7 billion Harbor Island Project | Rockport Fulton | southtexasnews.com

Dow technology treats water used in hydraulic fracturing operations for reuse

Source: Water Recycling Picks Up in Texas Hydraulic Fracturing Operations | Stormwater Solutions

After more than a month without measurable rainfall, Austin finally saw some showers over the weekend, bringing much-needed relief to parched lawns and low lakes. But experts say it’s only a small step toward easing the region’s deepening drought.

Source: Rain Brings Relief but Drought Persists Across Central Texas – Reporting Texas ★ Reporting Texas

Company will construct a raw water intake & pump station, water treatment plant, high service pumping station & storage

Source: McCarthy Breaks Ground on Texas Surface Water Facility Project | Stormwater Solutions

A filing argues the wealthy investor’s exploratory project is now ‘stuck in administrative limbo.’

Source: ‘Rogue, unlawful’: Kyle Bass files dual lawsuits to force East Texas water drilling vote – DMN

A filing argues the wealthy investor’s exploratory project is now ‘stuck in administrative limbo.’

On Oct. 27, 2025, the Wilson County Commissioners Court voted to adopt a resolution opposing a permit application by Springs Hill Special Utility District to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District that would allow groundwater to be exported from the district. Three public commenters urged the court to protect the Carrizo‑Wilcox aquif

Source: CitizenPortal.ai – Wilson County commissioners adopt resolution opposing Springs Hill permit to export groundwater | Citizen Portal

Source: Statement on Permitting Quarries | The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District

In this week’s edition of ‘East Texas In Focus‘, KETK’s Nolan Hoffman sat down with East Texas State Representative Cody Harris to discuss Proposition 4 ahead of Election Day, along with the ongoing water issues in East Texas.

Source: IN FOCUS: State Rep. Cody Harris discusses Proposition 4, East Texas water issues | KTEK (YouTube)

Two East Texas real estate entities owned by Dallas hedge fund operator Kyle Bass have sued the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District seeking to force the agency to rule on their request to conduct exploratory drilling for East Texas’ most precious commodity: water.

Source: Kyle Bass Entities File Dual Lawsuits to Force East Texas Water Drilling Vote – The Texas Lawbook