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Texas voters approved a $20 billion plan to combat water scarcity, funding projects like desalination and infrastructure upgrades starting in 2025.
Texas voters approved Proposition 4, allocating $20 billion over 20 years to address water scarcity, with $1 billion annually drawn from excess sales tax revenue starting when sales exceed $46.5 billion.
The Texas Water Development Board will manage funds for water supply projects like desalination, reuse of oil and gas wastewater, and infrastructure upgrades, while protecting agricultural use.
Though the first funds are expected in 2025, full disbursement begins in 2027.
Experts warn the investment is a start, not a solution, citing outdated groundwater laws, growing demand, and climate pressures as ongoing challenges requiring updated regulations and science-based planning.
Los votantes de Texas aprobaron un plan de 20 mil millones de dólares para combatir la escasez de agua, financiando proyectos como desalinización y mejoras en la infraestructura a partir de 2025.