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1964   Governor Connally directs the Texas Water Commission to develop a comprehensive state water plan.
1966 Oct.

Texas Supreme Court, in case #A-10989 (City of San Antonio et al vs. The Texas Water Commission et al), finds that San Antonio is authorized to purchase Canyon Lake water.

1967 State passes Texas Water Quality Act of 1967 and establishes the Texas Water Quality Board. TWQB is charged with maintaining State Water Quality.
1968 State publishes first State Water Plan - begins to make water a prominent issue.

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