After a deal to pipe water from Lake O’ the Pines to North Texas came to light, residents voiced opposition everywhere they could to block it.

Source: East Texans unite to stop water sale to Dallas suburbs | The Texas Tribune

The cities of Bryan and College Station along with county commissioners and Texas A&M University have all joined forces on one issue — stopping water from being taken from the Simsboro Aquifer for use in Georgetown and surrounding areas.

Source: Elected officials, Texas A&M take deep dive into the battle to ‘keep water local’ | The Eagle

A bill seeking to charge water wholesalers per gallon of water pumped and curtail them from over-pumping in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District passed in its committee and is on the …

Source: A bill targeting overpumping in Hays County progresses in the Texas legislature  | KXAN Austin

Increasing water demands in Texas cities are creating significant conflict over shared groundwater resources. Texas’s unique legal framework, particularly the “rule of capture,” and the limitations of current regulatory mechanisms, is creating a new gold rush among public and private entities that wish to utilize the increasingly scarce resource.

Source: The New Gold Rush Groundwater Sparks Fierce Battles Across Texas | Water Online

The issue has been a concern not just to Bryan and College Station, but to Brazos County as a whole.

Source: Focus at Four: Bryan mayor talks fight to keep water local | KBTX

By Julie TomascikEditorFarmers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty can apply for grants through the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).The $280 million through the Texas Water Treaty Assistance Grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by TDA.“Water is the lifeblood

Source: Rio Grande Valley farmers can apply for water treaty grant – Texas Farm Bureau

Relief could be on the way for South Texas farmers facing a crippling water shortage. On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country would make “an immediate water delivery” to Texas farmers.

Source: Mexico pledges ‘immediate water delivery’ to Texas farmers amid pressure over treaty shortfall | Houston Public Media

Lawmakers of both parties agree that Texas is running out of water. One Lubbock Republican is crusading to revive a failed 1960s solution.

Source: The Impossibly Expensive Plan to Save Texas’s Water Supply | Texas Monthly

Measurements at the J-17 well continue to drop, as pumping season picks up

Source: Edwards Aquifer reaches lowest level since 1990 | KSAT

Funding for water infrastructure improvements has emerged as a priority for the Legislature during its 2025 legislative session. Absent changes to policy, Texans could face significant water shortages during droughts and constraints on future growth and economic development.

Source: Shoring up water supply, curbing demand key to Texas’ future growth – Dallasfed.org