News Briefs: Texas Voters Approve Big Water Infrastructure Investment

Texas lawmakers and voters have approved a $20 billion plan dedicated to funding critical water infrastructure projects over the next two decades. Starting in 2027, $1 billion annually from sales tax revenue will be allocated to the new Texas Water Fund to support the development of new water sources, repair existing infrastructure and fund flood control initiatives. The state's current population of 31 million is projected to surge to 50 million by 2070, placing immense strain on current supplies. While the approved plan commits $20 billion, the nonprofit Texas 2036 estimates that the state actually requires an investment of approximately $154