WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - The Williamson County Commissioners Court approved a contract with an engineering and consulting firm to conduct a countywide water study and develop a Regional Water Infrastructure Plan aimed at identifying future water needs.

The move comes roughly a year after county leaders formed a coalition of cities and water providers to discuss long-term water needs across Williamson County.

PAST COVERAGE: Williamson County forms regional coalition to tackle water needs County officials say population growth, increasing water demand and concerns about future drought conditions are driving the effort.