On February 13, 2009, Kathleen Hartnett White conducted “Texas Water 101,” a briefing for legislative staff that provided an independent overview of Regional and State water plans and major water rights issues affecting timely implementation of water supply projects. This document contains her PowerPoint presentation. Click here to listen to her remarks.
Bill Analysis: SB 7 (Senate engrossed version)
The purpose of SB 7, authored by Senator Charles Perry, is to establish comprehensive financing, administrative, and infrastructure measures to address current and projected water shortages in Texas, primarily under the Texas Water Development Board’s jurisdiction (2025). SB7 seeks to enhance the framework for water infrastructure development in Texas by establishing oversight on water supply...