Proposed sale of Millwood Lake water rights to Texas via Heartland Water Partners
Texarkana
Summary
Resident Sandy Burton urged the Board not to sell water to a Texas buyer, warning that coming data centers and future droughts will strain local aquifers. The Board did not act on the comment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
A water sale could bring revenue, but the city manager said expected water-rights exclusivity payments aren't guaranteed and may be needed just to balance the budget.
A sale would benefit the buyer and city revenue; retaining the water would benefit area residents and future data-center water needs.
Residents could face water scarcity if the aquifer is drawn down by data centers during drought.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Directors - Nov 2, 2026
Resident Sandy Burton urged the Board not to sell water to a Texas buyer, warning that coming data centers and future droughts will strain local aquifers. The Board did not act on the comment.
Texarkana, Arkansas, board votes 6-0 to seek state approval for Millwood Lake water sale to Texas
Texarkana, Arkansas, board votes 6-0 to seek state approval for Millwood Lake water sale to Texas Texarkana Today
Board of Directors - Oct 13, 2026
The city wants to sell up to 110 million gallons a day of its Millwood Lake water — water that's currently just flowing over the dam into the Gulf — potentially bringing in $10-15 million a year for decades. The board took the first step: approving the state application. Nothing is sold yet; any real deal comes back to the board and needs state legislature approval.
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