A crisis has emerged in Corpus Christi due to Texas' lack of planning for climate change. The state's failure to prepare has had significant consequences. Drought conditions this year have been particularly severe, and the region's reservoir system has been unable to cope.

Unrealistic assessments of the system's capabilities have exacerbated the issue, turning a difficult situation into an emergency. Further information on the crisis in Corpus Christi can be found through Houston Public Media, which has reported on the situation and its causes.