Dear Friends,
We wanted you to know that this week the Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee will hold public hearings in Austin covering topics of interest to many of us. While there are two days of water-related hearings, the second day will be most relevant for our purposes (August 24th). There are two things we encourage you to do:
- Submit testimony in person or online.
- Post on social media about the hearings. We’ve provided suggested content below.
Below is information on how to watch the hearings online and submit testimony; keep in mind that any official comments must relate to the hearing’s agenda. Please note that these hearings have not been created to directly address Marvin Nichols; they will be addressing broader water issues in Texas – specifically water infrastructure – but they do give us an opportunity to learn more about how our elected officials are addressing these issues, as well as raise awareness about our opposition to Marvin Nichols:
Hearing Details:
WHAT: Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee
WHEN: August 23rd and 24th Starting at 10:00 AM (may run through 5:00PM)
WHERE: Online - https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/ In-person - Room E2.010 in Capitol)
TO TESTIFY IN PERSON: Information for in-person witness registration, can be found here:https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx
SUBMIT COMMENTS: Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting:https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c390
Click here to view the 8/24 agenda items the Committee will consider in this public hearing. Electronic public comments will be available for: water/flood infrastructure; groundwater issues.
How else can you help?
We would suggest engaging on social media before and during the hearing when Legislators and their staff members are paying attention to online conversations. We’ve crafted some suggested content below for you to cut and paste!
Suggested Social Media Posts BEFORE Hearings:
Twitter:
This week #TXLege will hear testimony on 8/24 on #Water Issues in Texas. Tune in and make sure our elected officials know that #MarvinNichols Reservoir is not an option! #StopEminentDomain #NoMarvinNichols #ProtectPrivateProperty @NoMarvinNichols
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/schedules/html/C3902022082310001.htm
Facebook:
The Texas Legislature will discuss water issues in Texas this week. Make your voice heard and reach out to lawmakers and let them know your opposition to the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. The Texas House of Representative Natural Resources Committee will be live at 10:00AM on 8/24. Tune in and watch at: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/. #TXLege #NoMarvinNichols #StopEminentDomain
Suggested Social Media DURING Hearings:
Twitter:
#MarvinNichols would use #EminentDomain to take away thousands of fellow Texans’ homes and heritage lands. #TXLege should help stop this devastating event! #NoMarvinNichols Get involved: https://preservenortheasttexas.org/
"Surely ... we can find ways to secure for ourselves this precious, life-giving resource without devastating the lives of others, their economy and heritage, and the beauty and worth of their land." via @dallasnews #StopEminentDomain #TXLege https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2022/08/11/building-the-marvin-nichols-reservoir-will-have-devastating-effects-on-texas/
Facebook
Texas lawmakers are talking #water this week in a public hearing of the Texas House Natural Resources Committee. I hope they keep in mind that #MarvinNichols is the costliest project in the state water plan AND it will have devastating impacts on the environment, the economy and the people in Northeast Texas. Through conservation and reuse, DFW can get the water it needs to thrive and grow. Find out more about the hearing here: https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/schedules/html/C3902022082310001.htm
Social Media Contact for Representatives:
You can connect to these representatives via Twitter and Facebook to voice your opposition to Marvin Nichols. Feel free to tag them in your social media posts.
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