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flag Texas voters will decide in November whether to approve $20 billion in sales tax funding for water infrastructure.

flag Texas voters will decide in November whether to approve Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment that would dedicate $20 billion in existing sales tax revenues to water infrastructure, addressing shortages from population growth and aging systems. flag The funding, which won bipartisan support, aims to support reservoirs, pipelines, and other projects, with officials warning water supply could fall short by the 2030s. flag While the amount is less than the estimated $150 billion needed long-term, supporters say it could leverage additional investment. flag The Gulf Coast Water Authority is also studying desalination, with a potential plant in Texas City within five years. flag Critics question accountability and fund use. flag Early voting ends October 31.

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