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A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Read full article: A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

Among other changes is a new law that says homeowner associations can no longer fine Texans for not watering their grass during a drought.

Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico

Read full article: Texas Senate panel sends message to Trump: Get our water from Mexico

Farmers and elected officials told a Senate committee Monday that the lack of water is becoming dire, with little relief in sight.

Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation

Read full article: Some South Texas school employees could be barred from holding elected office after fraud investigation

A state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week.

Texas Guard’s border mission needs an additional $531 million to continue past this month, top general says

Read full article: Texas Guard’s border mission needs an additional $531 million to continue past this month, top general says

Texas Military Department leaders say they’ve addressed many of the issues that arose late last year when the mission ramped up to 10,000 service members — but more money is needed to run the mission at its current pace.