Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Hearing
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met November 16, 2022 to hear testimony regarding legislative interim charges. The committee is chaired by Senator Charles Perry of Lubbock and includes Senator Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham. The interim charges under consideration at this hearing dealt with groundwater management and protection, as well as the committee’s charge to monitor relevant legislation. POSGCD’s General Manager, Gary Westbrook, was invited to provide testimony on groundwater management and protection. You may view the hearing recording here.