Produced Water in Texas: Safe for Reuse?
Written by Evgenia Spears, Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter Produced water is the wastewater that comes out of oil and gas wells. Part of it is the water and chemicals
July 20, 2026
Category: Water Equity & Infrastructure
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Texans Are Finding Common Ground On Data Centers. Data Centers Aren’t Cooperating.
By Dr. Margaret Cook and Jennifer Walker The shine may be coming off the data center boom. More than 70% of Americans oppose the construction of data centers in their
July 13, 2026
Conservation as the Cornerstone: Inside the 2027 Texas Water Plan
When Texas began statewide water supply planning nearly seven decades ago, the state was recovering from a severe drought that spurred lawmakers to create a process that would develop strategies
June 2, 2026
Texas Living Waters Celebrates Two Awards of 2026 River Network Honorees
National Wildlife Federation’s Jennifer Walker named a Legacy Awardee and coalition partner Bayou City Waterkeeper named a River Hero, further highlighting Texas as a leader at a defining moment for
May 18, 2026
Shared Water, Unequal Burden: A Coastal Bend Story
Jacob Hupp works at Galveston Bay Foundation, a partner organization of Texas Living Waters, and lives in Rockport – this is his personal experience. For nearly four years now, I’ve
May 7, 2026
TWDB’s Water Supply & Infrastructure Grants are a Special Opportunity
By investing $20 billion for 20 years in water infrastructure and supplies across Texas, the state is also helping to ensure that its natural resources — such as the rivers, springs, groundwater, coastal ecosystems and wildlife that define Texas — are preserved for the future.
February 4, 2026
With Proposition 4, Texas just approved a $20 billion generational investment in water. But more still needs to be done to secure Texas’ water future.
By investing $20 billion for 20 years in water infrastructure and supplies across Texas, the state is also helping to ensure that its natural resources — such as the rivers, springs, groundwater, coastal ecosystems and wildlife that define Texas — are preserved for the future.
November 25, 2025
A Landmark Vote for Texas Water: What Proposition 4 Means for Our Future
This week, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that dedicates $1 billion annually for 20 years to the Texas Water Fund. This vote represents the largest investment
November 7, 2025
Flood Policy in the 89th Legislature’s Special Sessions (…So Far)
Throughout the 89th regular session, Texas Living Waters partners championed flood solutions and legislative recommendations put forward in Texas’ first State Flood Plan, which was adopted in September 2024. The
September 23, 2025
Texas’ State Revolving Funds: Critical Resource Supporting Clean, Safe Water in Our Communities
The Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs (CWSRF and DWSRF) are our nation’s primary mechanisms for providing financial assistance to communities for projects that support compliance with the
September 22, 2025
Flood Response During Special Session of 89th Legislature
The first special session of the 89th Texas Legislature is underway with several flood-related items at the top of the governor’s agenda and legislation announced by the lieutenant governor which
August 1, 2025
New York Times: Why the Texas Floods Were So Deadly
The floods that ravaged Texas last week, leaving more than 105 people dead, occurred in a region known as Flash Flood Alley. And while the storm developed quickly, the National
July 8, 2025