03/29/2026
We were truly honored to host the first Hays County Water Summit and be a part of such an important and impactful event. Thank you for choosing Cedar Break at Howard Ranch as your venue. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to welcome your group. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope the setting provided a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future!
I’m forever GRATEFUL-
Thank you for your support:
• Alliance Regional Water Authority
• Aqua Texas
• Bee Cave Drilling
• BSEACD
• Canyon Regional Water Authority
• City of Buda
• City of Dripping Springs
• City of Kyle
• City of Kyle Water Utility
• City of Lockhart
• City of San Marcos
• City of Wimberley
• City of Woodcreek
• Comal County
• Conference of Urban Counties
• County Line SUD
• Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation
• DSWSC
• DSWSC Board
• Eyes of the San Marcos River
• Former City of Austin
• Former Edwards Aquifer Authority Board Member
• GBRA, Guadalupe Blanco River Authority
• Goforth Water Supply Corporation
• Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance
• Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
• Intellectual Energy LLC
• LCRA, Lower Colorado River Authority
• Martindale Water Supply Corporation
• Maxwell Water Supply Corporation
• Office of Senator Donna Campbell
• Office of Senator Judith Zaffirini
• PGMS
• Plum Creek Conservation District
• Representative Carrie Isaac
• San Marcos River Foundation
• Save Our Springs Alliance
• Save Texas Streams
• Texas State University
• Texas Water Development Board
• Wimberley Water Supply Corporation
I am grateful that so many people joined us for this first of its kind water summit in Hays County, with representation from Blanco, Caldwell, Comal, Hays, and Travis counties, along with leaders from as far away as Bexar County.
This summit was a starting point. It brought together key voices connected to our water supply and distribution for a serious, productive conversation about one of the most important issues facing our region.
Meaningful conversations were had among water providers and regional partners. Many ideas were put on the table, and I am glad to say some will now be pursued. One example is shared regional well monitoring so providers can better track well levels and plan more effectively. That is one clear example of the value of collaboration and the power of putting the right people in one room.
I am especially grateful that the approximately 80 attendees want this meeting to continue quarterly. Over the next 90 days, I will be working on the next agenda and location. Anyone who wants to be part of that discussion should email my office. Elected officials will always be welcome, provided they come in good faith to help move the process forward.
As the saying goes, whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting. Water is already a contentious issue, which is exactly why this process must be rooted in peaceful, productive conversation and meaningful solutions for Hays County.
