Sign Petition to Protect Hays County’s Water Future - Support SB 2660

The Issue
We, the undersigned, urge the Texas Legislature to pass SB 2660 (Perry), ensuring equitable groundwater management and safeguarding property rights for all Hays County residents. Time is critical—the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs hear this bill on April 7th.

Urgent Action Needed: Sign Petition Below and Attend the Capitol on April 7th! Please share this petition with Hays County Citizens 

Add Your Voice Today!
Sign below to demand equitable water management and secure Hays County's future. In the comments please write YES if You are a Hays County Resident. HTGCD Map Here

Join us in Austin to register your support in person:

When: April 7th | Registration opens at 7:00 AM—arrive early to register before 8:00 AM.
Where: Texas Capitol Extension, behind Senate hearing rooms (details below).
How to Register:

Use the Senate Witness Registration iPads located in the Capitol Extension (Hearing Room E1.012).
Select "SUPPORT" when registering.
Do NOT register to testify unless specifically requested by the Hays Trinity GCD.
What to Enter for "Occupation":

Use phrases like:
"Hays County Landowner" | "Hays County Well Owner"
"Hays County Private Property Rights Advocate" | "Hays County Rancher"

Parking & Directions:

Easiest Parking: Capitol Visitor's Parking Garage (San Jacinto & 12th Street).
Walk to the Capitol's east side, take elevators to Level E1, and follow the hallway into the Capitol Extension.
The registration iPads are 50 yards past the first Senate hearing room (E1.012) on your right. Capital Visitors Guide Here
You do NOT need to stay for the hearing after registering. Just show up, register, and go!


Why SB 2660 Matters
Hays County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S., but its western communities face a crisis:

Falling water levels in wells and properties.
Drying springs, including iconic landmarks like Jacob's Well.
Unchecked growth straining the Trinity Aquifer, the primary drinking water source for western Hays County.

The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District's ability to protect this vital resource was undermined by special interests, leaving it underfunded and unable to manage the aquifer effectively. SB 2660 fixes this imbalance by aligning the district with Texas' 97 other groundwater conservation districts, granting it the same tools under Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code to sustainably manage our shared resource.

Without action, irreparable harm to our water supply and property rights looms.

What SB 2660 Will Achieve

This bill ensures fair, science-based management of the Trinity Aquifer by:
✅ Protecting household and agricultural wells from taxes, meters, or fees.
✅ Applying reasonable production fees only to permitted non-exempt commercial wells, matching rates already used in eastern Hays County.
✅ Funding critical aquifer management through transparent budgeting, as required for all Texas groundwater districts.
✅ Ensuring equal protections for western Hays County residents, aligning with safeguards won for eastern residents in 2015 to protect well owners from corporate water grab.

Endorsed by:

Hays County Commissioners Court
City of Woodcreek


Next Steps
Attend the Capitol on April 7th (details above) to register support in person. Contact decision-makers by April 7th:

Sen. Donna Campbell: donna.campbell@senate.texas.gov
Rep. Carrie Isaac: carrie.isaac@house.texas.gov
Rep. Erin Zwiener: erin.zwiener@house.texas.gov

Email - Senator Charles Perry and Thank him for filing SB 2660 to protect our water.

Submit a comment to the Senate Water and Agriculture Committee.
Share this petition with neighbors and on social media.
Stay informed by following local conservation efforts.
Questions? Contact the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District offices at 512-858-9253 emai- staff3@haysgroundwater.com

Together, we can ensure fair, science-driven stewardship of our water resources!


Key Reminder:
SB 2660 uses proven tools already working for Comal, Blanco and Travis. It does NOT impose new burdens on families or private well owners—it ensures our district can protect water rights for all residents.

ACT NOW before April 7th - 8am Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Hearing on SB 2660.                                   PLEASE SHARE THIS PETITION