GROUPS, each of which is responsible for evaluating the needs of the their region, monitoring supplies, planning strategies to conserve water and finding new sources of water.  A statewide water plan is compiled from the regional reports.  The bill to set-up the regional water planning groups (RWPFs) was set up in 1997 and in 2012 revised to address strategies for increasing conservation, building pipelines, buying water, building reservoirs and desalinization, to name a few.  Sources of funds still need to be sought.  The work of these groups and the state need to be encouraged to MEET TEXAS’ POPULATION GROWTH AND WATER NEEDS.