Folks at state agencies like the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have been busy this summer…the Texas legislature meets for only 180 days
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
