While presenting at the Lone Star Water Summit in Austin, Wes spoke about the latest developments in water related bills, resolutions, and rule changes introduced and passed during the 84^th Texas Legislature. While lawmakers smoothed out some policy issues, "There weren't any massive changes coming out of water laws this session," he said. Wes noted that there were some early discussions regarding groundwater management but no significant revisions to the "system of fractured management" that currently exists. "Ultimately that turned out to be a little more aggressive of an idea," he said. Wes focuses on helping clients develop, acquire and monetize water resources and infrastructure. He commonly represents public and private corporations, government enterprises, investment funds and private water right holders. He has been involved in many of the largest and most significant water development projects in the United States for more than a decade, across multiple states and regions, with a strong focus on California and Texas. His projects include the development and adjudication of surface water and groundwater rights, water storage, interbasin transfers, water conservation and marketing, recycling and desalination.