The Policy Orientation was held January 28 and 29, 2004. You can access articles and powerpoint presentations delivered at the Orientation by selecting “2004” at left. Or, select the PDF file below to view the 2-day agenda.
Water Markets in Texas
Texas water law should be updated to embrace free market transactions that have been incorporated into other Texas statutes governing markets such as electricity, telecommunications, and insurance. Key points: The best instrument for optimizing allocation of scarce water resources is the exercise of private property rights in a competitive marketplace, otherwise known as a water...