Source: Houston County Fights to Save Water – The Messenger News

As people and businesses continue to flock to the Lone Star State, Texas lawmakers passed legislation this spring that is aimed at helping communities create new water supplies and repair aging water systems.

Source: Amid persistent drought, Gov. Abbott says Texas is prepared to build out, protect water supplies | Community Impact

Source: Texas Hill Country city escalates monitoring efforts as water crisis deepens | mySA

HENDERSON COUNTY–At the June 10 meeting of the Henderson County Commissioners’ Court, speakers turned out to protest the proposed drilling of 22 groundwater wells in eastern Henderson County between Moore Station and Coffee City by private companies with a Dallas address that plan to extract more than 5 billion gallons of water per year, which the court opposes.

Source: County to contest corporate groundwater wells | Mabank Monitor and Lake Area Leader

Source: Water District Responds to Groundwater Permit Scandal – The Messenger News

City leaders confirmed a ‘successful’ mediation between the parties involved.

Source: Tentative settlement agreement reached in ongoing Brazos Valley groundwater lawsuit | KBTX

As the Commissioner for Hays County Pct. 4, it is important to stand for all of our citizens in protecting their property rights, wells and ability to thrive. SB 1253, which will finally give our Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District the tools it needs to protect our property rights and water resources, does just that.

Source: Threats and Lies vs. Water and the Truth…Why They Don’t Mix | San Marcos Daily Record

Source: Commissioners contest water well permit applications | Jacksonville Daily Progress

Texas has finally invested in water. Now, improving groundwater management must be the priority.

Source: Opinion: Texas must prioritize improving groundwater management | AAS