🚨NURDLE ALERT🚨

Join us for our March meeting of the Water for People & the Environment Committee to learn more about the Nurdle Patrol! 💧

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Texas+Water: Vol. 9, Issue 2 Your go-to source for timely information on the full spectrum of Texas water issues, including science, policy, and law.

Did you miss Texas+Water for February? Read it here and learn about the expanding #Texas #drought, the growing #water needs of #datacenters ➕ so much more! mailchi.mp/texaspluswat... #texaswater #TX

Council approves 3‑year treated-water deal with WCID No. 3 amid debate over $1.7M interconnect reimbursement Council approved a three‑year treated‑water contract with Nueces County WCID No. 3 that reimburses the district roughly $1.7 million to build an interconnect; in exchange the city received a three‑year lease of 5 million gallons per day of senior water rights. Council debated who ultimately pays the cost and potential TDS impacts to Robstown.

The City Council has just approved a $1.7 million deal that secures vital water rights, but questions about who really pays are sparking debate!

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#TX #TexasWater #PublicSafety #WaterResourceManagement #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability

New state funding and HB500 could deliver one‑time grants to Texas water systems, TWDB says The Texas Water Development Board told TCEQ’s Drinking Water Advisory Work Group that voter‑approved Proposition 4 will dedicate $1 billion annually to water projects and that House Bill 500 creates a one‑time 100% grant program for political subdivisions; TWDB urged applicants to prepare audits and reporting ahead of application windows.

Texas is set to invest $1 billion annually for the next 20 years in vital water supply projects and infrastructure improvements—are you ready to take advantage of this groundbreaking opportunity?

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#TX #TexasWater #CommunityAssistance #PublicFunding #WaterInfrastructure

HARC President & CEO John Hall has a new Op-Ed in the @houstonchronicle.com on Texas’ growing data center industry and its impacts on water and electricity resources.

Read more here👉 bit.ly/3LtzDDz
#DataCenters #TexasWater #HARC

The Texas Water Journal has published "The Texas Supreme Court’s Decision Concerning Ownership of Produced Water in Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC: When Is Water Not Water?,” by Joshua Katz. twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/article/... #oilandgas #oil #Texas #TX #TexasWater #producedwater

#102 - Brian Richter interviews Todd Votteler about Podcast Episode · Talk+Water · 01/15/2026 · 1h 12m

🚨NEW!!! Brian Richter interviews Todd Votteler about “Water Markets for Texas,” a report prepared for Texas 2036! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #water #watermarkets #markets #Texas #TX #texaswater

2) Yesterday Justin C. Thompson joined the TWJ 501c3 Board replacing Michael Young . Also, the expansion of the Editorial Board continued with the addition of John Nielsen-Gammon. #TexasWater #Texas #Water

1) TWJ’s 501c3 Board met yesterday at the Bureau of Economic Geology at UT Austin. TWJ’s mission is to expand water knowledge for all Texans. Meet TWJ’s board, editors & staff here: twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/about/ed... #TexasWater #Texas #water

In 2025, the Texas Water Journal surpassed 20,000 downloads of abstracts and articles per month. Please support the TWJ 501c3 through a tax deductible year-end gift so we can“Expand water knowledge for all Texans.”
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Council approves regional interlocal on water; Inner Harbor modeling committee launched Council approved an interlocal agreement with Alice, Beeville and Mathis to share water and wastewater resources and heard updates on the South Texas Water Authority's possible contract amendment; staff announced a Far Field Advisory Committee and RFP process for Inner Harbor modeling, with peer-review and timing concerns raised.

The City Council just took a huge step towards sustainable water management by teaming up with neighboring cities to enhance desalination efforts and improve emergency services.

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#TX #TexasWater #WaterManagement #EmergencyServices #CommunityCoordination #CitizenPortal

Texas+Water Vol. 8, Issue 12 Bringing you the news you need to know about Texas water issues, including science, policy, and law.

Miss Texas+Water for December? Find the latest news on Texas water research, policy, supplies, drought ➕ so much more! ➡️ mailchi.mp/texaspluswat... #Texas #TX #texaswater #txwater #water

Nurdle pollution is a big issue in Texas, which remains unregulated by the state's surface water quality standards.
#WaterPolicy #TexasWater #PlasticPollution #TCEQ

When a Billionaire Comes for Your Water Turns out the next big Texas showdown isn’t oil — it’s water. And the folks who voted for the drought are shocked the drought came looking for them.

Texas farmers just learned the oldest truth in America: billionaires don’t “invest” in your community. They extract it.
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Proposition 4 Timeline: Looking Ahead to 2029 | Texas Water Newsroom Texans made history earlier this month by approving Proposition 4 on the constitutional amendments ballot on November 4, which dedicates up to $1 billion a year for 20 years to the Texas Water Fund.

"The TWDB has not yet developed an allocation plan for the potential Texas Water Fund money that may be available in 2029. But the agency prioritizes stakeholder input when developing implementation plans and will publicize opportunities for feedback"
#TexasWater #TWDB #TexasWaterPolicy

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The Corpus Christi City Council is deciding on the revival of the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination plant right now. With no salinity standards in place this project would harm coastal ecosystems and communities.

#Desalination #TexasWater #CorpusChristi

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Texas still needs a plan for its growing water issues, experts say Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.

"Texas is at a point where it needs to seriously consider how to update the rule of capture because society has modernized... People are no longer pulling water from the aquifers with a hand pump and two inch pipes." #Groundwater #TexasWater #WaterPolicy

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"In some ways, the past year in Texas has looked like a preview of what future water wars could bring: agriculture pitted against industry pitted against municipalities; the wetter parts of the states fighting to protect “their” water from thirsty and fast-growing cities."
#TexasWater #WaterPolicy

City council hears detailed update on groundwater projects, Evangeline plan and effluent reuse City staff told the City Council that two well fields and the Evangeline-Laguna groundwater project are central to near-term supply goals, with the Eastern Well Field online and the Western Well Field targeted to be fully operational in May 2026; a $30 million state grant and effluent-reuse proposals also figure in planning.

Corpus Christi is tackling its severe drought head-on with ambitious groundwater projects and innovative effluent reuse strategies to secure a sustainable water supply for the future.

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#TX #WaterSupply #CitizenPortal #TexasWater #CommunityOutreach #DroughtManagement

City updates council on well fields, Evangeline groundwater project and effluent reuse to avert curtailment City Manager Peter Zanoni and Corpus Christi Water interim COO Nick Winkelman told the council the Eastern Well Field is online, the Western Well Field aims for partial operations this year and full operation by May 2026, and the Evangeline Laguna project is planned for up to 24 MGD; reuse projects targeting roughly 3 MGD at two plants were also sk

Corpus Christi is tackling its water challenges head-on with innovative projects aimed at averting mandatory curtailment amidst an ongoing drought.

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#TX #CitizenPortal #WaterConservation #TexasWater #CommunityOutreach #DroughtManagement

TWDB: federal/state solicitations begin in December; House Bill 500 one‑time funds available for water infrastructure Texas Water Development Board staff told TCEQ's advisory group that TWDB will open project solicitations in December for federal programs and select state programs. Staff noted State Revolving Fund programs that supported lead‑service-line and emerging‑contaminant work are reaching the end of a five‑year supplemental allocation, and that House Bill

Big changes are coming for Texas water infrastructure as the TWDB prepares to open funding applications in December, with $1.3 billion on the line!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #FederalAssistance #TexasWater #WaterQuality #InfrastructureFunding

💧 Did you know flooding can rise from below?

Join the Water for People & the Environment Committee on Nov 10 @ 6:30PM for a talk with Dr. Dorina about coastal groundwater flooding - why it happens & how communities can prepare 🌊

🔗 Register: bit.ly/wpec_register

#TexasWater #GroundwaterFlooding

Texas Water Fund Learn how Proposition 4 would help the state invest in repairing aging infrastructure, conserving natural resources, and ensuring safe, reliable water for Texas communities.

Are you a #Texas voter? Vote YES on Prop 4 to ensure communities have clean & reliable drinking water & prioritize investment in water strategies that are better for Texas' natural resources. 💦🦆🎣 #TexasWater
Early Voting Oct 20-31 & Election Day Nov 4
https://voteforprop4.com/

The Texas Water Journal has published a new article, "Failed P-13 Water Wells: The Real Orphan Wells and How Texas is Denying Ownership,” by Sarah Stogner & Ron Green. twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/article/... #groundwater #oilandgas #orphanwells #texaswater #texas #tx

Water Operations Committee Elects Tom Kelly as Vice Chair for Upcoming Term Committee appoints Tom Kelly and discusses current basin conditions in meeting.

The LCRA Water Operations Committee just elected Tom Kelly as Vice Chair, setting the stage for crucial discussions on Texas' water management moving forward!

Get the details!

#TX #CommunityCollaboration #CitizenPortal #TexasWater #SustainableResources #WaterManagement

Texas Water Authorities Forecast Drought Impact and Future Supply Strategies Texas officials project drought conditions and explore water supply strategies for 2040.

Texas is grappling with shifting drought conditions that could reshape its water future, sparking urgent discussions among key water authorities.

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#TX #AgriculturalRecovery #CitizenPortal #TexasWater #DroughtManagement #WaterResources

💧 On Oct 6, join Texas Living Waters experts to learn what’s at stake with Proposition 4 - an historic $1B annual investment in Texas water infrastructure.

What it means, how it works, & why it matters for November’s vote #texaswater

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Texas State Water Plan: What Is It and Why Does It Matter? Ever wonder how Texas makes sure that there’s enough water for everyone? As more people move into Texas, our economy keeps growing, and droughts get worse - there’s a lot to consider.

Ever wondered how Texas makes sure there's enough water for everyone? 🤔

The Texas State Water Plan is Texas’ roadmap to securing a reliable water future. 💧

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4m7K7EF

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Texas+Water Vol. 8, Issue 9 Don't miss a 💧 of Texas water news!

⚡️Texas+Water for September is out with the Outlook on #rain & #drought, Think+#Water, Talk+Water, our reader survey ➕so much more!
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Yesterday, Texas A&M Chancellor Glenn Hegar, a TWJ author, met with TWJ Editor-in-Chief Todd Votteler to discuss water issues. Read Chancellor Hegar’s 2022 commentary here: twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org/twj/article/... #texaswater #water #Texas #TX