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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal for Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence
Since the prospect of data centers is of great concern to the members of the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, we were delighted to learn what Governor DeSantis has proposed for the state of Florida. We would definitely support such an initiative for the state of Texas. We are especially supportive of the measures related to consumer protections for data centers. THE VILLAGES, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to protect consumers by establishing an Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights for citizens. Additionally, Governor DeSantis announced a proposal to protect Floridians from footing the bill for Hyperscale AI Data Centers and

Houston We Have A Problem: Solid Rocket Motor Testing Over The Edwards Aquifer?
We recently learned that Texas State University came to an agreement with X-Bow, a company working on improving rocket motor technology and manufacturing. The problem is that the University has agreed to allow this process to occur at the Freeman Ranch, which is very sensitive land over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. This information comes to us right after the news that the University received approval from the Board of Regents to purchase the sensitive DuPont tract, which has karst features that are directly connected to Spring Lake through the San Marcos Springs. If Texas State University is willing to risk contamination of

At the request of Guajolote Ranch owners, Richard H. “Rick” LePere, Sidney E. “Gene” Edwards Jr. and Marcie Edwards, the City is scheduled to discuss an application for a Municipal Utility District (MUD) at their B Session meeting on Wednesday, December 17th. City Council will be voting to approve this request sometime in January, 2026.
The establishment of a MUD will allow Lennar to secure approximately $150 million in bond funding to finance total costs of infrastructure within the Guajolote Ranch development – which will be repaid by those who purchase homes at Guajolote Ranch. It is highly likely that Lennar will abandon this project if they are not allowed to pass on the costs of infrastructure, including the waste water treatment plant. If this MUD is not approved by the City, the applicant has the option of removing Guajolote Ranch from San Antonio’s ETJ and going to the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to

Texas Senator Campbell opposes Guajolote Ranch project over public health concerns
NEWS4SA by Phil SterlingThu, December 4, 2025 Texas Senator Campbell opposes Guajolote Ranch project over public health concerns

Coalition of natural resource experts calls for action after deadly Hill Country Floods
KSAT | By Madalynn Lambert and Mason Hickok Published July 18, 2025 at 4:23AM https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/07/18/coalition-of-natural-resource-experts-calls-for-action-after-deadly-hill-country-floods

Texas lawmakers need to get serious about our water woes
Texas lawmakers need to empower local communities to make decisions about projects that use vast amounts of water. By: Annalisa Peace, for the Express News June 7, 2025

Will there be enough land, water to go around?
Herald Zeitung Tom Jones July 8 2023 GEAA Executive Director speaks on what’s happening in Comal County with our land and water and what it

GEAA NEWS UPDATE: Once to become a subdivision now 515 acres will be added to Honey Creek Natural Area! 6-22-23
Dear GEAA members and friends, Today it was announced that the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the Texas Nature Conservancy have reached an agreement

Bulverde residents protest TCEQ permit to dump wastewater into Dry Comal Creek
KSAT 12 Camelia Juarez, Reporter Adam Barraza, Photojournalist Published: June 8, 2023 at 6:15 PM https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/06/08/bulverde-residents-protest-tceq-permit-to-dump-wastewater-into-dry-comal-creek/

State Senator Roland Gutierrez becomes latest to oppose proposed Hill Country wastewater plant
Lindsey Carnett San Antonio Report June 5, 2023

Critics set to push back against Comal County project that calls for 1,400 homes, wastewater plant
Ricardo Delgado, Barry Harrell, San Antonio Express-News June 6, 2023 GEAA & Preserve Our Hill Country Environment Foundation wrote letters to TCEQ officials requesting a

Helotes City Council passes resolution to oppose waste water treatment plant
News4SA Monday May 29, 2023