The fight to protect Central Texas and rural water will be the focus of a meeting in Giddings on Thursday.

Source: Giddings meeting aims to focus on rural water export concerns | KBTX

The bill would have set deadlines for the oil and gas industry to plug inactive wells, which can pose a danger to the environment.

Source: Bill setting deadlines to plug wells in Texas hits roadblock | The Texas Tribune

The Arizona House is suing the ADWR over a groundwater tax that representatives claim is raising new home costs, accusing the department of overreach and not following due process.

Source: Arizona House Sues Water Resources Department Over Groundwater Tax (hoodline.com)

The city plans on putting in more wells along the Nueces River as a way to beef up our water supply until the desal plant begins operation in 2028.

Source: City to drill even more water wells than first announced | kiiitv.com

Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.

Source: Texas Senate wants Trump’s help getting water from Mexico | The Texas Tribune

By Julie TomascikEditorYears of severe drought conditions combined with extreme population growth are putting pressure on the state’s water resources. During a recent Texas House Committee on Natural Resources hearing, Texas Farm Bureau testified on the critical need for immediate action to the water crisis.The state’s farmers and ranchers are the most vulnerable to drought

Source: Texas Farm Bureau calls for action on water crisis – Texas Farm Bureau

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Water Foundation (TWF) are proud to commence efforts to develop a new campaign aimed at enhancing water awareness across the state with funding from the Texas Water Fund. Through a grant contract, the TWDB and TWF will create a statewide awareness

Source: Texas Water Development Board Collaborates with Texas Water Foundation on Statewide Water Awareness Campaign — Texas Water Foundation

Air, water and noise pollution are all potential hazards from the plant.

Source: Texas rock crushing plant threatens Hill Country sleepaway camp (mySA)

Efforts to treat produced water for beneficial reuse outside oil and gas operations spent some time in the spotlight at this week’s Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference.

Source: Water from oil and gas operations could be used on crops, help the oceans (MRT)

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute published the latest Texas Land Trends Program report covering land use change, trends from 1997-2022.

Source: Texas Land Trends Report highlights status of agricultural lands – AgriLife Today