Jackson Walker partner Lynn Sherman joined Jim Bradbury (James D. Bradbury PLLC) on the Ag Law in the Field podcast to discuss the latest developments in Texas groundwater law. Their conversation traced the foundations of groundwater governance—including surface ownership, the rule of capture, and the pivotal role of groundwater conservation districts—while revisiting key cases such as Edwards Aquifer Authority v. Day and Bragg v. Edwards Aquifer Authority.
They also examined timely issues shaping the legal landscape, including the Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision concerning produced water and the Redtown Ranch project in East Texas, to illustrate how evolving frameworks are influencing water rights, permitting, and resource management. Looking ahead, the discussion considered potential statutory changes, reforms that could help or hinder stakeholders, and emerging legal questions likely to affect landowners, agricultural producers, and rural communities statewide.
For the full conversation and deeper insights, listen to “Lynn Sherman and Jim Bradbury (Texas Groundwater Law Update).”
Meet Lynn
Lynn Sherman is a partner in the Environmental, Regulatory, & Legislative practice group. With over three decades of experience, Lynn concentrates on resolving complex water-related challenges across Texas. Lynn has significantly influenced water policy, development, and conservation through his roles as a lawyer, consultant, executive, and thought leader. He has been instrumental in major water projects, including the development of some of the state’s most significant water pipelines, water sales agreements, and water rights purchases. In both the public and private sectors, Lynn has led initiatives to develop water projects and has co-authored authoritative works on Texas water issues, including the seminal article on the Rule of Capture and a recent article on produced water. His contributions have provided actionable solutions to some of Texas’ most pressing water challenges.