The National Weather Service website stated that as of Jan. 4, 24% of the Hill Country is in what is considered extreme drought conditions, which is the second to the worst drought designation category. Additionally, 20% of the Hill Country is in severe drought, which is a level below extreme. Aquifer levels reached the lowest point since the 1950s. Issues around groundwater usage and the limitations thereof have gotten contentious.

Source: Aqua Texas sues groundwater district over pumping fine | San Marcos Record

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A Central Texas water provider has filed a federal lawsuit against a groundwater district in Hays County amid ongoing permitting issues and alleged overproduction of groundwater.

Source: Texas water provider files lawsuit against Hays groundwater district

The Texas Water Development Board does planning for our future water supplies. To do effective planning, we need to know exactly how much water you have.

Source: Groundwater and surface water studies are leading to better water supply planning

Source: Plan submitted to remove private dam on Llano River tributary – DailyTrib.com

The suit alleges unlawful and unfair treatment on the part of the district.

Source: Water company files federal lawsuit against Hays County conservation district

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – The City of Midland entered a settlement with Pilot Water Solutions Tuesday after the city initially requested a Texas Railroad Commission hearing aimed at disposal permit challenges.

Source: Midland settles with Pilot over disposal permits near water supply

AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, December 29, 2023, Aqua Texas filed a federal civil complaint against the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and its Board of Directors for unlawful and unequal treatment of the utility….

Source: Aqua Texas Files Federal Lawsuit Against Hays County Groundwater Conservation District

By Julie TomascikEditorA bipartisan resolution that targets the critical water scarcity issues in South Texas passed the U.S. House of Representatives late last year.HR 683, introduced by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas, calls on Mexico to fulfill its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty with the U.S. The treaty

Source: U.S. House passes measure to push Mexico on water deliveries – Texas Farm Bureau

Oil and gas operators pressured to recycle wastewater

Source: Amid Increasing Earthquakes, Texas Forces Reduction in Fracking Disposal: Oil and gas operators pressured to recycle wastewater – News – The Austin Chronicle