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More and more Texans have smelled the coffee that groundwater is more valuable than oil, so why subsidize growth by benefiting water profiteers. We need calls before HB 1066 hits the Senate Floor tomorrow, May 2! FIND YOUR LEGISLATORS HERE Call tonight and leave a message…see the Fact Sheet on this bill below. And ask your family and friends to make a call too! This Fact Sheet prepared by Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) and signed on to by[…]
Read moreFor Immediate Release January 23, 2017 League of Independent Voters of Texas Claims Texas Water Development Board in Violation of Texas Open Meetings Act The people of Texas have a vital interest in water. Yet, the Texas Water Development Board is, in essence, holding a secret meeting–what they call a “unique opportunity” available only to their invited presenters and those who pay $525 to attend–to set their course on water allocation issues. If there was ever[…]
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The most affected by the plans for mass movementh of groundwater — repeating the California Water Model disaster — were shut out of hearings all year by State Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), Lt. Governor Dan Patrick’s appointed chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water and Rural Affairs.
Read moreTiming is everything. And the time is nigh.5253
You must be watching the presidential follies. Whatever you think about the candidates, it’s pretty darned clear that voters are looking for – no, are desperate for — change
Read moreThis urgent message is about the possible settlement action to be taken by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District at a specially called meeting this coming Wednesday, December 9, at 6 pm at Bastrop City Hall.
Read moreNot surprisingly, the San Antonio City Council turned its back on SAWS ratepayers, unanimously voting for the rate hikes for Vista Ridge.
Read moreDo not the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce get away with it! This Thursday, the San Antonio City Council will vote on 50%+ water rate hikes (SAWS) mostly for Vista Ridge “the San Antone hose”.
Read moreRural Conservatives and Urban Progressives Deliver Petition to San Antonio to Stop Vista Ridge Water Project and “California Water Model” Coming to Texas.
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