Since the passage of the landmark legislation SB 1 in 1997, river authorities, municipalities, and water utilities have grappled with plans to increase available water supply, urgently needed by our growing population. Legislative clarification of key sections of the Texas Water Code are needed to implement projects to increase water supply.
Property Rights
Michael Petrick v. City of Austin
Date Filed: July 27, 2026 Original Court: Western District of Texas, Austin Division Case Status: Active Litigation Case Summary: In August 2025, Michael Petrick purchased a home on a 0.28-acre lot in Austin, Texas, in preparation for the birth of his first child. The property contained three overgrown trees. One tree was splitting and posed...
July 27, 2026