“Elect A Candidate that WILL Protect Our Water!”

The DRC surveyed candidates running for the state legislature on their position toward water conservation efforts. Both Republicans and Democrats agreed that Texans have a vested interest in publicly owned lands, and that a science-based approach is needed to protect our natural resources. We encourage you to get engaged and consider which candidate will support a smart water plan. As citizens of Val Verde County, we need to hold our leaders accountable!

Below are some quotes from each representative:

Eddie Morales Jr. (D) - House District 74

"Our natural resources must be protected and used strategically to support water usage, energy, agriculture and economic development."

Ruben Falcon (R) - House District 74

“As a conservative republican, I believe in Local Control – the government closest to the people governs best. If the citizens of Val Verde County believe a groundwater conservation district would benefit and protect them and their downstream neighbors, I would support their decision to create one.”

Roland Gutierrez (D) - Senate District 19

“30% of surface water in Texas comes from groundwater, so we have to have that understanding in place. We need better science when we go about the effort of considering management districts. If elected, I will make sure that we push state-sponsored studies so we can have better hydrology models in place. We all need water, that’s what is important for the future.”

Who will get your vote? Regardless of your choice, we must ensure that we hold our legislators accountable to follow through with their promises to protect our water.