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Texas House Natural Resources Committee meets in El Paso on water issues

The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources held a meeting in El Paso's Lower Valley on Tuesday to discuss water challenges facing the region, including Rio Grande water access between Texas and New Mexico and ways to increase the state's water supply. The committee also provided oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Where
El Paso, Lower Valley
When
Oct. 6, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: El Paso

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Mary GonzalezState Rep., District 75
  • Cody HarrisChairman
  • Veronica CarbajalResident who gave public testimony
  • Saul GonzalezResident who gave public testimony
  • Texas House Committee on Natural ResourcesCommittee that held the meeting

The facts

  • The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources met in El Paso's Lower Valley on Tuesday.1
  • The committee discussed Rio Grande water access between Texas and New Mexico.1
  • The committee discussed possible ways the state can increase its overall water supply.1
  • The committee provided oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.1
  • Gonzalez said the Natural Resources Committee had not met in El Paso in a long time.1
  • Residents raised concerns about water availability and how water is being used in the region.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Mary Gonzalez It is important the committee is meeting in the Borderland, giving members firsthand perspective.1
  • Mary Gonzalez Water is vital to the sustainability of the region's future.1
  • Veronica Carbajal El Paso residents have become a model for the state in saving water.1
  • Saul Gonzalez We don't need to be selfish when it comes to the water.1

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Texas House panel to tackle El Paso water issues Tuesday in Lower Valley hearing KFOX Not rated, October 6, 2026
  2. Texas House panel to tackle El Paso water issues Tuesday in Lower Valley hearing KDBC Not rated, October 6, 2026

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