The climate in Texas makes water access crucial to many types of businesses. From agricultural operations to industrial facilities, both property owners and business executives may need to ensure that there is reliable access to local water sources. Depending on the...
Water Law
Water rights get national attention: Important lessons for Texas businesses
Water is a foundational need. Without this precious resource, we cannot survive. As such, it is no surprise that battles over water rights can get serious. In a recent example that has received national attention, seven states are fighting over their right to water...
EPA fines small business $10K for regulation violation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency tasked with using various rules and regulations to help protect people and the environment from significant health risks. It has the authority to move forward with both civil and criminal actions against...
Water, water everywhere, but not without a permit
Texas surface water includes thousands of miles of rivers, lakes, basins, bays and estuaries, much of which run through privately owned property. However, the owners of that property do not necessarily own the water that crosses over it. In fact, because water is such...