People in North Texas want Oklahoma water bad enough to sue for it.

But does Oklahoma have surplus water to sell or give?

For several years now, Oklahoma political leaders have been telling thirsty Texans that Oklahoma needs to more fully assess its water assets before determining whether the state has surplus water available.

To buy time, the Oklahoma Legislature placed a moratorium on out-of state water sales in 2002. The moratorium was replaced in 2009 by a requirement that the Oklahoma Legislature approve any out-of-state water sales.