The Commissioners Court unanimously passed a resolution March 10 supporting Hays County regarding the effective management of groundwater resources outside of groundwater conservation districts.

The resolution states unregulated, non-exempt use pumping of groundwater in and near the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area could deplete the Trinity Aquifer in Travis and Hays counties "beyond the desired future condition and negatively impact the property rights of existing well owners."

The resolution references an action Hays County took on Feb. 3 and related legislation.