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UT Law’s Texas Water Law Institute is the definitive gathering of regulatory agency members, water law practitioners and experts from around the state. Join us for two days of comprehensive discussion on the latest information and developments in Texas water law and planning. The 2016 program highlights include: Unbundling Water Rights: Piloting Efforts to Apply the Australian Experience in the American West with Prof. Mark Squillace, University of Colorado Law School Experienced practitioners explore the prior appropriation doctrine in Texas following TCEQ v. Texas Farm Bureau Texas Water Development Board Chairman Bech Bruun presents highlights of the 2017 Texas State Water Plan and recent SWIFT program financing. Examine new requirements imposed by SB 660 (2011) and HB (200) in Desired Future Conditions: Will Process Changes Increase Accountability? Commissioner Jonathan K. Niermann of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality discusses A Change in Perspective: When the Lawyer Becomes the Client Case law updates highlighting key surface water and groundwater cases; as well as additional legislative developments addressing water issues. Earn up to 14.75 hours CLE credit, including 2.00 hours ethics credit. Come a day early for Water Law Fundamentals—an essential opener for new attorneys and great refresher for seasoned practitioners.

UT Law’s Texas Water Law Institute brings together regulatory agency members, water law practitioners and experts from around the state to discuss the latest information and developments in Texas water law and planning.   The 2015 program highlights include: Texas State Senator (District 28), Charles Perry, provides his inside perspective on the policy rationale and legislative intent behind recent water-related legislation enacted by the 84th Legislature Current developments around the rule defining “waters of the U.S.” A review of recent taking litigation and analysis of its impact on groundwater regulation A look at the past, present and future of the Texas Water Development Board by Former Chairman, Carlos Rubinstein Discussion on select water rights permitting issues—water conservation considerations; plus impacts of regional planning  decisions on permitting and financing Tips for developing accounting plans, including guidance from the TCEQ An analysis of the impact of climate change on water planning and management, with Ronald A. Kaiser, Chair of the Texas A&M University Water Program Case law updates highlighting key surface water and groundwater cases; as well as additional legislative developments addressing water issues Wednesday evening’s Texas Water Law Overview with Jim Mathews and Doug Caroom Earn up to 15.50 hours CLE credit including 2.00 hours ethics credit