AUSTIN, Texas — Last year, a sweeping bipartisan coalition of Texas lawmakers approved a plan that would invest a billion dollars in the state’s water infrastructure and development, which was overwhelmingly supported by voters. In this session, those lawmakers want to go even further.
Source: Bipartisan coalition of lawmakers want to invest more in Texas water (CBS Austin)
Texas lawmakers have announced their priorities for the 89th legislative session, with a greater investment in water infrastructure across the state being among the top ten. The joint resolution wo…
Source: Texas lawmakers focus on water infrastructure investment (KXAN)
The purpose of the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) has long been misunderstood by Texans. According to Commission Shift, a foremost authority on the RRC, “[T]he Railroad Commission of Texas has no authority over railroads. Instead, the agency oversees oil and gas development … among other functions. Its mission is to serve Texas through stewardship […]
Source: Our Water Matters: Holding the Railroad Commission accountable – The Big Bend Sentinel
The popular spot in Wimberley will likely be closed for swimming for the fourth year in a row.
The brief supports landowner ownership of groundwater in the Texas Supreme Court case Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC.
Source: TSCRA Submits Second Amicus Brief on Landowner Rights Court Case (Drovers Journal)
State Representative Stan Gerdes filed three bills that if passed, could change how water is regulated, who has a say in those decisions, and how groundwater conservation districts work together.
Source: Proposed water bills could reshape how the Brazos Valley manages groundwater (KBTX)
The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought pers…
Source: Corpus Christi pushes new water projects as reservoirs drop | The Texas Tribune
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – State Rep. Cole Hefner of Mount Pleasant and State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston have both filed bills in opposition of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. ̶…
Source: East Texas reps file bills to oppose Marvin Nichols Reservoir (KETK)
(PRESS RELEASE) – Texas Tech University is partnering with Natura Resources and Abilene Christian University to deploy Natura’s molten salt reactor (MSR) currently under construction at ACU. …
Texas leaders, experts gather to address water crisis