Judge Becerra said a moratorium is needed to conserve water in the county, which is currently in Stage 4 water restrictions.

Source: Hays County judge seeks temporary pause on industrial water permits amid severe drought | kvue.com

Even with huge rain events, 2025 was still a below-average year for the San Antonio area. As the drought passes five years, the forecast isn’t getting better.

Rapid population growth in parts of the Georgetown water system has put a strain on future water needs. To help, the city has called an election to sell off some of the water service areas outside city limits.

Source: Georgetown calls election to stop managing water for nearby areas | KUT Radio

The meeting followed Tuesday’s vote by the Corpus Christi City Council to move forward with purchasing groundwater rights in Nueces County for $28 million dollars.

Source: Concerns over groundwater rights, well impacts dominate Robstown town hall meeting | kiiitv.com

Have you ever wondered why groundwater is legally considered private property in Texas but state property in other states in the United States?

Source: Texas’ MOST INFAMOUS groundwater lawsuits | North Texas e-News

Texans from Waco to Harlingen are raising concerns over how much energy and water data centers are poised to use.

Source: Can local officials stop data centers in Texas? | Texas Tribune

Austin committee hearing sets the stage for a big 2027 water fight over a $1B‑a‑year fund.

Source: Austin Sets Stage for Texas 2027 Water Fight | Hoodline

Crews were seen this week working on what is described as Phase One of the Guajolote Ranch subdivision near Scenic Loop and Babcock Roads on the northwest side.

Source: Opponents vow to fight as Lennar Homes begins to clear land for Guajolote Ranch subdivision | TPR