The failure of House Bill 4122 in the 85th Texas Legislative session was deemed “a big win” by a local state representative as he believes it leaves groundwater under the protection of conservation districts. State Rep. Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) said the original bill, filed by State Rep. Kyl...

HB 4122 Author – Kyle Kacal (R-College Station) What: Bill would allow the owner of a parcel of land greater than 1,000 acres and included in the jurisdiction of two or more groundwater districts to petition to transfer their entire parcel of land into a single district. Status – In committee: HB 41...

The fight over Hays County groundwater is bubbling once again after legislation in the 85th Texas Legislature has drawn the ire of a local state representative.     At the center of the controversy is the 5,000-acre Needmore Ranch, located near Wimberley   and owned by south Texas beer distributor G...