Commissioners Court OKs initiative to create regional water authority

  • County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, is shown with Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater, left, and Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges. Hoyer discussed with the Commissioners Court what he had learned at a recent meeting about the advantages of creating a regional water supply. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    County Judge Randy Hoyer, at right, is shown with Precinct 4 Commissioner Mark Rainwater, left, and Precinct 3 Commissioner Lewis Bridges. Hoyer discussed with the Commissioners Court what he had learned at a recent meeting about the advantages of creating a regional water supply. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

    Water availability and quality are top concerns for many Lampasas County residents. On Tuesday, the Lampasas County Commissioners Court took steps to address these concerns.

    Commissioners approved a resolution to support the establishment of a water authority for Central Texas that would secure water rights and address growth in the area by boosting infrastructure.

    County Judge Randy Hoyer told comm…