The Texas Water Development Board reports drought conditions in Texas fell to 61% as of November 3, down from 68% the previous week. Improvements in the Panhandle, Central, and West Texas outpaced degradations in East Texas.
Where
Statewide
When
November 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Texas Water Development Boardreported drought map and conditions data
The facts
Drought conditions fell to 61%, down from 68% the previous week as of Nov. 3.1
Improvements in the Panhandle, Central, and West Texas outpaced degradations in East Texas.1
This marks the fifth consecutive week of drought contraction.1
Most counties in the Crossroads region are in moderate drought, with a few at abnormally dry rating.1
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