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Bill Aims to Calm Interstate Tension Over Water Rights

State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, filed legislation this week that would create a commission to work with neighboring states like Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma on securing water for Texas.

By Terrence Henry, KUT News/StateImpact Texas
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State Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, filed legislation this week that would create a commission to work with neighboring state like Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma on securing water for Texas. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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