Across Texas cities, many redevelopment projects are not being delayed by meaningful environmental risk — they are being delayed by groundwater that no one uses. Municipal Setting Designations (MSDs) provide a practical, risk-based way to align regulatory closure with real-world exposure conditions, allowing projects to move forward with greater certainty and far lower cost.

As capital continues to flow out of legacy coastal markets and into high-growth regions, North Texas has emerged as one of the country’s most powerful new centers for investment, development, and commercial real estate. This week’s CCIM North Texas event brings together the voices shaping that shift and ESE Partners will be in the room.

As Texas accelerates toward statewide broadband coverage, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year. BEAD funded projects, private network expansion, and rural connectivity initiatives will bring major investment to communities across the state. But success will not simply depend on construction capacity or technology selection. It will depend on how effectively project teams manage environmental complexity, regulatory expectations, and public accountability.

Texas is growing at record speed, and every project carries environmental responsibilities that influence cost, timing, risk, and community impact. ESE Partners exists to provide clarity, confidence, and trusted guidance so organizations across Texas can move forward responsibly and successfully.

As Texas continues to grow, so does the responsibility to develop responsibly, protect communities, and navigate evolving environmental expectations with confidence. In our 2025 Year in Review, we look back at the meaningful work completed across the state, the challenges our clients overcame, and the impact our teams delivered — while also looking ahead to what’s next for Texas in 2026. Read the full recap and join the conversation.