Lakeway City Council has voiced support for water conservation bills put forward by state Reps. Vikki Goodwin, D-Austin, and Ellen Troxclair, R-Lakeway, during the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Goodwin, who represents a number of Lakeway residents living in Texas House District 47, said that many of her constituents have voiced concerns regarding water levels in Lake Travis and increasing development in the region. To address some of these concerns, Goodwin has put forward a number of bills aimed at conserving water and ensuring that existing water infrastructure is maintained.

Daylight saving time rings in the summer months for 48 states, but some Texas lawmakers are working to end the historic practice of changing clocks twice a year.  Democratic State Rep. Vikki Goodwin introduced a joint resolution for a state constitutional amendment that would end time changes via popular vote. If passed, Texans would get to choose daylight or standard time year-round. 

Texas Water Day is an educational event that highlights critical issues like how to make sure there's enough water for everyone as the state's population continues to grow. KVUE sat down with State Rep. Vikki Goodwin – a member of the Texas Water Caucus, which the Texas Water Foundation is also behind – to see what's changed since the group formed in 2023. The House Democrat said a lot has changed in that time, and water is now a priority for her, especially with Lake Travis in her district.