CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is taking unprecedented steps to ensure Corpus Christi has a reliable water supply, citing the city as a critical economic driver for both the state and the nation.
Gov. Abbott has directed state agencies to expedite temporary water permits and to step in to protect residents during short-term shortages.
“The Governor will utilize all necessary tools to ensure the Corpus Christi area has a safe, reliable water supply,” said Andrew Mahaleris, Abbott’s press secretary…