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Bee County officials warn of worsening drought, urge regional coordination over quick regulation
Summary
County leaders described an intensifying regional drought, urged caution about inviting state regulation of groundwater, highlighted limits of county authority over wells, and called for regional coordination while continuing to monitor Corpus Christi drilling and industry water-recycling plans.
Bee County judges and commissioners opened their April session by emphasizing growing regional water shortages and the limits of what county government can do to address them. Commissioners reported holding town halls and speaker panels and urged residents to understand aquifer dynamics before seeking regulatory fixes.
The county’s presiding judge said the panel of local judges and state officials he attended underscored the complexity of the problem. "We are a little bit on the sidelines," the judge said, adding that the court supports neighboring San Patricio County in seeking protections…
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