AUSTIN – (January 26, 2023) – More than 600 attendees, speakers, sponsors, and legislators attended the sold-out Water for Texas 2023 conference, “Connecting H2Opportunities,” hosted by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) from January 23 to 25 in Austin, Texas.
San Antonio’s water experience could help Texas lege tackle challenges
San Antonio could help lead the way as the Texas legislature tackles water issues through a new caucus and a surplus of state dollars.
Source: San Antonio’s water experience could help Texas lege tackle challenges
In West Texas, Water Is Scarce For Fracking, Expensive For Recycling, Cheap For Disposal Wells, And It Causes M5 Earthquakes.
Sen. Perry calls to invest $2 billion in state’s aging water systems
With a historic surplus to work with, the chairman of the Senate’s water committee wants to preserve existing water regulations, grants, and loan programs while developing new sources.
Source: Sen. Perry calls to invest $2 billion in state’s aging water systems
View of Commentary: Water: A Preventable Disaster | Texas Water Journal
Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | January 12, 2023
How Arizona, California and other states are trying to generate a whole new water supply
A hearing Tuesday could result in the full release of a grand jury report, including any recommendations related to possible prosecution of Trump.
Source: How Arizona, California and other states are trying to generate a whole new water supply
EPA declares Port’s Harbor Island desalination permit a ‘draft’
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared a permit issued to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority last year by TCEQ still in draft status.
Source: EPA declares Port’s Harbor Island desalination permit a ‘draft’
Moving from measurement to governance of shared groundwater resources | Nature Water
Texas water policies affect agriculture
Conference topics highlight water-related issues from insurance to Texas water policy to transboundary water issues, water planning and conservation.