Oklahoma lawmakers try to reach deal to sell resource, bring in funds

 
BY MICHAEL MCNUTT AND JULIE BISBEE
Published: May 10, 2009

Legislative leaders in the waning days of this year’s session are working on a measure to deal with a demand from a Texas water district for Oklahoma ’s water.

"We’re just trying to make sure that we don’t end up having to give water to Texas and protect Oklahomans’ interests,” said House Speaker Chris Benge , R- Tulsa .

The Tarrant Regional Water District in Texas ha...


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