Texas voters to decide on $20B infrastructure plan amid water supply concerns

Texas set to invest $20 billion in water after election

Texas will use $1 billion in sales tax a year for the next two decades to help secure the state’s water supply.

Results for Texas Proposition 4: Funding water projects

State leaders say Texas is facing a growing water crisis.

Texas – Proposition 4 – Water Fund

Texas voters to decide on $20B infrastructure plan amid water supply concerns

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, voters will decide if Texas will invest more than $20 billion in water infrastructure to address expected growing demands for water in the state. Proposition 4 would allocate $1 billion per year for water infrastructure projects from 2027 to 2047, paid for by state sales and insurance premium taxes.  Texas voters to decide on 17 amendments Half of the money will fund new water supply sources, and the other half …

Thames Water completes major investment in North London to future proof its water supply    - Water Magazine

Thames Water has recently completed over £50m worth of infrastructure upgrades across North London to boost resilience, mitigate the risk of bursts and leaks and future proof its clean water supply and meet our customers’ demands to deliver safe and resilient water supplies. Thames Water assets have an average asset age of 79 years compared to the industry average of 56 years and is the only company in the industry where almost 40% of its assets…

Texas Rural Communities Get $223 Million for Water Infrastructure

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Rural communities across Texas are receiving a major boost in water infrastructure funding, with nearly $223 million approved for projects repairing and upgrading local systems. The allocations come from the Texas Water Fund, a $1 billion program voters approved in 2023 to strengthen the state’s aging water network, according to data obtained by The Texas Tribune. The Texas Water Developm…