BEEVILLE, Tx — The City of Beeville issued a Proclamation and Declaration of Local State of Disaster on Thursday afternoon in response to ongoing drought conditions and critically low water levels at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir, the primary water sources for the region.
The declaration, announced on Wednesday, activates the city's Emergency Management Plan and enables coordination with state and local agencies to address the mounting water shortage crisis that has been gripping South Texas for months.
This declaration enables the City of Beeville to take prompt action to safeguard public health and ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of our residents. The proclamation comes as water levels at the region's main reservoirs continue to drop amid a prolonged drought that has affected Bee County since January.
"We appreciate everyone’s continued cooperation in conserving water and staying informed as we work through this emergency together. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the City of Beeville at 361-358-4641," stated Beeville officials via social media.
The City of Beeville is entering Stage 4 of its Drought Contingency Plan and will be issuing an emergency declaration to the Governor’s Office. By making this declaration, the City of Beeville may be eligible to receive assistance from the State of Texas.
Beeville is a wholesale raw water customer of the City of Corpus Christi. We will continue to support their efforts to rehabilitate their two existing groundwater wells and drill additional ones.
This does not change the trajectory of the City of Corpus Christi’s Level One Water Emergency, which is estimated to take place in November 2026. We appreciate the community’s continued support and cooperation during these drought restrictions. Residents are encouraged to follow all water restrictions to help conserve our water resources.
Here is a copy of the Proclamation and Declaration of Local State of Disaster Water Shortage Emergency (Severe Drought and Imminent Public Water Supply Failure):
Stay Informed:
Follow official updates only from the City of Beeville and Bee County Emergency Management:
- City of Beeville website: https://www.beevilletx.gov/department/BeevilleWater
- Bee County i-Info System: https://r.i-info.com/rc/cbcan
- Facebook Pages: City of Beeville, Texas – Government and Bee OEM
