Texas Supreme Court Moving Landmark Groundwater Case

Bragg v. Edwards Aquifer is a story about a pecan farmer who wanted to water his pecan orchards. His request for water was denied. He went to court. The trial court and the appellate court agreed with the pecan farmer, the denial of the water permit was a taking of his private property rights and he deserved compensation.  

We’re now at the Texas Supreme Court. The landowner has won twice. The response brief is due December 22nd. Time will tell whether denying a water permit is a compensable taking of private property in Texas. [Bragg v. Edwards Aquifer]