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Texas Water Development Board

Dammed if You Do: East Texas Locals Fight to Stop an Unnecessary Reservoir

In Van Zandt County, a fight over water rights, government transparency, and land ownership came to a head with a proposed dam project.

by Jake Robbins

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No Resolution in Sight For Ranchers and Farmers Fighting Over San Saba River

by Naveena Sadasivam

Water Board Passes Plan To Boost Supply as Texas Grows

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State of Texas: How Much Water Does Texas Really Need?

by Fauzeya Rahman

Texas Drought Oct 31, 2013

Prop 6: Slush Fund or Solution to Texas’ Water Woes?

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Prop 6—and then some.

by Forrest Wilder

Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. Mar 11, 2013

Lawmakers Worry that $2 Billion Water Plan Could Become A Slush Fund

by Liz Farmer

Mar 11, 2013

Hot List: Day 63 of the Legislature

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Jan 25, 2013

Texas Water Plan Could Make It Rain… For Special Interests

by Forrest Wilder

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