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Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears

The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.

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Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s DEI questioning brings her to tear

L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI considerations in the board’s hiring practices.

Chron on MSN · 17h

Texas lawmakers rally around Black official after intense DEI interrogation

Democrat and Republican lawmakers are defending Texas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison grilled her about diversity, equity and inclusion practices during a Texas House committee meeting.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 16h

Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination.

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Texas Official Defends DEI Hiring Practices, Backed by Governor Abbott Amid Politically Charged Debate in Austin

Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.

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TX Water Development Board leader DEI accusations

Texas Water Development Board Chair L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears at a Texas House hearing after accusations of ...

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Opposing water plans put controversial Marvin Nichols reservoir in question

Water planners in Northeast Texas oppose the reservoir, while those in North Texas say they need it to meet growing water ...

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North Texas regional group drafts latest plan for meeting booming population’s water needs

Texas Water Development Board's Region C Water Planning Group approved its 2026 initially prepared plan, which will be ...

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Texas Water Development Board marks progress in 2024, looks ahead to 2025

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Water Development Board, the state’s leading agency for water planning, highlighted a number of accomplishments in 2024 while preparing to continue its ...

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Cities turning to water wells as our lakes could dry up by March 2026

A worst-case scenario has Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir dry by next March. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The water level at Choke Canyon continues to drop. It’s gotten so low that the city ...

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State Water Board Developing Statewide Urban Stormwater Infiltration Policy

The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has begun its process to develop a new statewide Urban Stormwater ...

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Perryman: Water

Although there are many challenges to be dealt with during the 89th Legislature, efforts aimed at enhancing long-term water ...

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Texas utilities are storing their water underground. Here's why.

Aquifer storage systems, which bank water underground for times of need, are gaining popularity as Texas' drought drags on.

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Graford to receive $555k grant for water infrastructure improvements

The Texas Water Development Board has named Graford among small cities targeted for water infrastructure improvements. The $555,000 grant awarded to the Palo Pinto County city is among $35.8 million ...

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