AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas is running out of water, according to the Texas State Water Plan. The Texas Tribune reported Tuesday that voters approved a more than $20 billion investment to address the issue.

The constitutional amendment provides $1 billion dollars per year for water infrastructure projects from 2027 to 2047, paid for by state sales and insurance premium taxes.

“We need to build water supplies for a drought-prone growing state, fix failing systems, and build flood protection,” said Jeremy Mazur, director of infrastructure and natural resources policy at Texas 2036.

Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which passed with 138 out of 150 votes in the House and unanimously passed the Senate during the 2025 legislative session.

“It reflects that voters are concerned about w

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