In addition to agriculture, the contamination threatens the county’s drinking water, its county judge said.

Source: Johnson County declares disaster over land contamination, asks Gov. Abbott to seek federal aid – CBS Texas

At 8 a.m. Thursday, we’ll discuss action on water needs and other legislative priorities

Source: State Sen. Perry discusses state action on water needs | The Texas Tribune

$2.5-5 billion is expected to be invested in the project.

Source: Texas Lawmakers working on water infrastructure fix | kcentv.com

Texas lawmakers plan to invest billions in water infrastructure to prevent future shortages.

Source: Texas lawmakers present ideas to combat water shortages | wfaa.com

The Elgin Courier – serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly since 1890

Source: External water plan stirs concern locally (Elgin Courier)

Located about 70 miles southwest of Corpus Christi, the proposed project has the potential to pipe in an additional 25 million gallons of water a day.

Source: Brackish groundwater another alternative being discussed for drought contingency | kiiitv.com

Environmentalists are worried the state — known for a lax approach to regulation — is not prepared for the added responsibility of regulating certain carbon capture projects.

Source: Texas oil companies want state to regulate carbon injections | The Texas Tribune

Source: Texas Supreme Court Will Review Produced Water Case | Gray Reed – JDSupra

A groundwater rules workshop was held at the Gonzales County Underground Water Conservation District (GCUWCD) office Saturday, Jan. 18. The workshop was attended by GCUWCD board members, landowners, …

Source: WPA urges better efforts to preserve groundwater | The Gonzales Inquirer