Hays Water Bill Set to Drain County Control Across the State

Hays' legislative end around move on their lawsuit action is full steam ahead, unless you help throw on the brakes

The Senate committee hearing on HB 2433 took place last Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Room 142-S before the Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics. What struck me most about the discussion was how frequently legislators referred to it as the "Hays Water Bill"—a shorthand that underscores its origins in addressing the long-standi…