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Tierra Grande

Fall 2025

Fall 2025

In this issue: How Texas plans for future droughts, what landowners need to know about groundwater, unconventional sources to meet the state’s rising water demand, a closer look at agriculture and municipal water use, and more.

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Features

The Supply and Demand of Texas Water
Water
3 minute read
Oct 21 2025

The Supply and Demand of Texas Water

Using statewide data, the Texas Real Estate Research Center explores water trends shaping the state’s growth.

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Mapping Metro Water Use: Sources, Industries, and Consumption
Water
4 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Mapping Metro Water Use: Sources, Industries, and Consumption

A deep dive into metro-level data reveals how industry and geography influence Texas’ water resources.

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Balancing Act: Weather, Irrigation, and Meeting the State’s Agriculture Needs
5 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Balancing Act: Weather, Irrigation, and Meeting the State’s Agriculture Needs

Despite improved irrigation practices, agriculture still faces the largest unmet water needs in Texas.

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Texas Water Planning: Preparing for Future Droughts
Water
7 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Texas Water Planning: Preparing for Future Droughts

From regional planning groups to constitutional amendments, Texas is leading the way in proactive water management.

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Water Rules Run Deep
Land Markets
6 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Water Rules Run Deep

Landowners own the groundwater beneath their property, but it is subject to regulation.

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The Rising Demand: How Cities Use Water
Water
6 minute read
Oct 21 2025

The Rising Demand: How Cities Use Water

Municipal water use is rising fast, forcing Texas metros to think of ways to conserve every drop.

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The image presents a close-up view of a metallic pipe with an elbow joint extending horizontally over a rippling surface of water, set against a completely black background. The pipe’s rough, industrial texture contrasts sharply with the smooth, reflective surface of the water below, which shows small bubbles and gentle waves as if recently disturbed. The dark backdrop and focused lighting highlight the clean simplicity of the composition, evoking themes of water flow, infrastructure, and the unseen systems that deliver clean water.
Water
8 minute read
Oct 21 2025

In the Pipeline: Engineering a Sustainable Water Future for Texas

Texas is exploring unconventional sources to meet rising water demand.

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Columns

Housing | Fall 2025
Housing
3 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Housing | Fall 2025

From interest rates to inventory, see what’s driving Texas residential real estate.

Housing | Fall 2025
Commercial | Fall 2025
Commercial
3 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Commercial | Fall 2025

Exploring how Texas businesses are using, building, and rethinking commercial space.

Commercial | Fall 2025
Rural Land | Fall 2025
Land Markets
3 minute read
Oct 21 2025

Rural Land | Fall 2025

A quarterly analysis of Texas land market activity and trends.

Rural Land | Fall 2025

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