Leading the charge to protect our water.
We remain deeply committed to this mission. We also know we stand at a pivotal moment — we must redouble our work to ensure our water remains protected, today and for the future generations who are depending on us.
Our call for action is as urgent as ever.
We are taking action to significantly expand our reach and impact. Water issues transcend geographies—what impacts Central Texas impacts all of Texas—and beyond. As we engage in strategic planning for the months ahead, we are focused on several key initiatives.
LEGAL STRATEGY
& AQUA TEXAS
While there has been great progress both with our federal lawsuit intervention and our Public Utility Commission petition, these disputes remain ongoing in the courts and further legal intervention remains possible.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Elected officials and other leaders’ support will be required if we are to truly impact the policies needed to protect our water. This will become increasingly important during and after the 2025 legislative session.
FUNDRAISING CAPITAL
Major expansions to our work will require a significant increase in funds. Litigation alone is expected to cost several hundred thousand dollars annually and could realistically far exceed that amount. Fundraising will be a top priority in the coming months.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Leaders and residents must be made aware of the urgency protecting water resources calls for and the risks we all face in the immediate years ahead and for generations to come.
TESPA is building on a legacy of fighting
the tough fights — and winning!
We are incredibly proud of our past successes—and know there is more work ahead.
COMING SOON! Updated information on various TESPA legal actions related to AquaTexas.
• 2022: Protected Central Texas water from threat of massive proposed limestone quarry, filing Intent to Sue under the Safe Drinking Water Action, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act
• 2020: Stood up to Kinder Morgan, one of North America’s largest energy infrastructure companies, suing for contamination of drinking water and multiple violations of federal environmental law.
• 2015: Took action against overdevelopment after a local ranch attempted to obtain a massively excessive groundwater permit to pump nearly 300 million gallons a year.
• 2015: Defeated water grab from ElectroPurification, private company trying to pump a billion gallons a year and run Texans’ well dry.