SCOTUS Hearing OK/TX Water Dispute This Month
U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Oklahoma-Texas water dispute
The outcome could influence Oklahoma City’s ability to keep water flowing through the drought.
By William Crum | Published: April 15, 2013
Oklahoma City’s ability to keep water flowing through the drought could take a hit if the U.S. Supreme Court sides with a Texas water district in a fight over southeast Oklahoma water.
The nation’s highest court is to hear oral arguments in the case next week.
The Tarrant Regional Water District claims that a 1980 congressionally approved agreement, the Red River Compact, authorizes it to draw water from within Oklahoma.
Oklahoma says it has sole authority over use of water from streams within its borders.