It has always bothered me watching rainwater run off down the street while we pay to pump our aquifers dry. Here is a solution from San Antonio that should work in east Texas. (IMHO, It needs a little cosmetic help, but the idea is sound.)
youtu.be/ZGsuOyzyYcI?...

It looks like Conroe gets a snow day tomorrow. We only get snow here every 8-12 years on average. This one is supposed to be a big one. We shall see!