Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program.

Source: Texas farmers face mounting expenses as droughts worsen | The Texas Tribune

No one knows how much water sits beneath the desert of Terlingua. Residents worry their wells will run dry, as developers and local officials cheer the tourism boom.

Source: Unchecked growth around Big Bend sparks debate over water | The Texas Tribune

Source: Op-Ed: Mexico’s Disregard for US Water Treaty Has Texas Farmers on the Brink | Morning Ag Clips

The rain has reduced the amount of water being pumped for irrigation purposes

Source: The rainfall received is not affecting the aquifers

No state has punched more holes in its bedrock than the Lone Star State. The environmental risks are staggering, and so are the clean up costs, especially in the Permian Basin.

Source: Despite Texas’ efforts, a backlog remains in well-plugging | The Texas Tribune

Texas has ‘the most aggressive’ program to plug oil wells in the U.S. So why doesn’t it seem to be making any progress?

Source: Texas has 476,790 unplugged oil wells—and it’s getting worse – Fast Company

A new sustainable community in north Laredo is planning to utilize 50 million gallons of water per day, but that supply could possibly be the answer to the city’s water shortage.

Source: Talise aquifers could serve as much needed secondary water source for Laredo

A report by the the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance finds a new law puts San Antonio’s main source of water at greater risk for degradation.

Source: Report: New law puts Edwards, Trinity aquifers at greater risk

The Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute nations have settled their water-rights claims with the state of Arizona.

Source: Indigenous nations approve historic water rights agreement with Arizona. It now goes to Congress

Source: Texas could face long-term water supply deficit – The Gilmer Mirror