Still leaking, USS Texas to close for repairs next week Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:17 p.m., Friday, June 15, 2012 The USS Texas continued to take water Friday, but officials said the influx has decreased from about 850 gallons per minute to about 100 and repairs may begin as early as Monday.