Summary
Texarkana holds about 150 million gallons per day in Millwood Lake water rights but only uses about 7 million. The city manager wants permission to apply to sell up to 110 million gallons a day to Texas buyers — potentially $16-20 million a year with no upfront city cost. Nothing is being sold yet; a special meeting around October 13 would only authorize the application.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could bring $16-20 million a year to the city — over $1 billion over a 40-year contract — with the only city cost being attorney fees.
Residents could see stabilized water rates, better infrastructure and new economic development funding.
Arkansas water users and the Millwood Lake ecosystem could be harmed if exporting water reduces local supply or creates environmental strain.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors votes to apply to sell Millwood Lake water in Texas
Texarkana, Arkansas, Board of Directors votes to apply to sell Millwood Lake water in Texas Texarkana Gazette
Board of Directors - Oct 5, 2026
Texarkana holds about 150 million gallons per day in Millwood Lake water rights but only uses about 7 million. The city manager wants permission to apply to sell up to 110 million gallons a day to Texas buyers — potentially $16-20 million a year with no upfront city cost. Nothing is being sold yet; a special meeting around October 13 would only authorize the application.
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