As a result of the 89th Texas legislative session, 2025 was a year of notable change for water resources in Texas. One recent development includes new liability protections for produced water, or water that is produced as a byproduct of the oil and gas extraction process.

This first interim update is a must-read for those interested in the most pertinent and fast-changing regulatory and legislative updates regarding flooding and water infrastructure funding following the 2025 legislative session.