When you drive by active construction sites, it usually means developers already have the necessary approvals and permits. Current water restrictions are designed to manage usage, they don’t automatically revoke or suspend those permits. According to experts, to actually halt construction, a water emergency must be declared, with specific rules that limit construction, like limiting new water service connections. Right now, the Coastal Bend is in Stage Three water restrictions. Why are homes still being built amid Coastal Bend’s water crisis?