US Geological Society- Lowest Water Usage in 45 Years

A newly released U.S. Geological Survey water use report, analyzing water use across the country, has reached its lowest recorded level in nearly 45 years. 

Texas specific statistics from the report:

• Texas accounted for about 7 percent of total withdrawals for all categories, predominantly for  thermoelectric power, irrigation and public supply. 
• Oklahoma and Texas accounted for about 70 percent of the total saline groundwater withdrawals in the nation, mostly for mining.  [Water World]