Whiskey for Drinking, Water for Fighting #39038 RECE

the Future of Water Rights in Texas

9 - 10 am  1 hr. CE

Provider; Texas REALTORS #1

Texas water law sits at the crossroads of property rights,economic growth, and long-term sustainability. This one-hour course exploresthe unique legal and policy framework governing water in Texas, with a focus onhow population growth, drought risk, and competing demands are reshaping thefuture of water access. Participants will gain a practical understanding of theRule of Capture, surface water permitting, and the role of GroundwaterConservation Districts, while examining pressing policy debates around watersupply innovation, regulatory reform, and state–local coordination. Throughreal-world implications for development, land values, and housing supply, thecourse equips REALTORS®, landowners, and local leaders to better navigatewater-related risks, evaluate property impacts, and engage in informed advocacyas Texas confronts its water future.