US EditionFrom desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK
- The Texas Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 7, a sweeping water bill, on Wednesday.
- Texas faces a looming water crisis due to a booming population and falling water supplies.
- Filed by Sen. Charles Perry, SB 7 focuses on creating new water sources and infrastructure improvements.
- Perry stated, "We’ve developed all the cheap water, and all the low-hanging fruits have been obtained."
- SB 7 will now go to the House for debate, with the aim of addressing Texas's growing water needs.
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Texas Senate unanimously advances sweeping water bill
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved Senate Bill 7, making it the first in a package of bills to pass. It would dedicate a billion dollars in state money each year to water projects, creating a permanent funding stream for water infrastructure and projects. A key priority of the bill’s author, State Senator Charles Perry, is finding new water sources. The bill includes proposals to consider possibilities like desalination, water treatment p…
Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies gets Texas Senate OK
The Texas Senate has unanimously approved a major water bill to tackle the state’s looming water crisis. Senate Bill 7 was introduced by state Sen. Charles Perry and focuses on creating new water sources to meet Texas’ growing needs. The…
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