Several bills referencing the Marvin Nichols Reservoir will be heard today at a committee meeting in Austin. The Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee meets at 2 p.m., or upon adjournment of the House, in Room E2.012 in the state Capitol extension. Among the bills scheduled for public testimony include House Bills 1681 and 2187. Both do essentially the same thing, said Rep. Stephen Frost, D-Atlanta, and both ‘are bills Im opposed to.

The two bills designate unique reservoir sites across the state, including the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir, a plan by the ...

Log-In to view full story or view our Registration Guide.