Land ownership is to Texans like blue is to the sky. Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) needs to move water around to meet supply demands. The project is expected to cost $2.3 Billion in tax revenues.
Two big flags in this fact pattern:
- Billions of tax revenue draws attention of lawmakers.
- To accomplish its goal, TRWD needs privately owned land from Texans who love their land.
The land TRWD needs is owned by private citizens who want to continue to own their land without government interference.
State Representative Gooden requested information from TRWD, dissatisfaction ensued, campaign contributions flew around (all above board), and a grand jury is looking into the how TRWD is conducting its business. [Ft. Worth Star Telegram]