Texas is grappling with a serious water supply crisis due to factors such as rapid population growth, climate change, and outdated water infrastructure. The High Plains Underground Water Conservation District monitors approximately 75,000 wells across 16 counties. Recent bipartisan efforts have led to a historic $20 billion investment in water projects, although reforming the controversial rule of capture remains politically sensitive. Experts suggest that while groundwater districts should be empowered, political resistance poses significant challenges to making effective changes.
"Even though groundwater districts were created to regulate groundwater, the law effectively stops them from doing so, or they risk major lawsuits."
"I think it's better to spend time working within the rules, and respect the rule of capture, yet also recognize that, in and of itself, it causes problems."
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