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From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s ...
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Running Out: Texas’ Water Crisis
Texas towns and cities will face a water shortage by 2030 if a historic drought hits the state. Already, the water supply faces outdated infrastructure, climate change and increased demand from a ...
In Texas, ‘water is the new oil’ as cities square off over aquifers that may soon dry out
Two cities and the Texas A&M University System are suing to stop a project that would pump up to 89 million gallons per day ...
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Water supplies in Texas one step closer to extra boost
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of Gov. Greg Abbott’s priorities for the 89th Legislative Session is nearing reality: a major investment in water. On Monday, the Texas Senate Committee on Water ...
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Billion dollar water plan passes first key hurdle in TX Senate
Texas lawmakers plan to ask statewide voters a billion-dollar question. It's part of the state's quest for more water before regional water wars spring up across the state. Senate Bill 7 passed ...
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South Texas farmers, local officials warn of impacts with lack of water
The last operating sugar mill in Texas had to close its doors because of the lack of water. The mill employed about 600 people, Jones said. The lack of irrigation water forced the Rio Grande ...