Texas Gov. Abbott has declared water infrastructure a top priority for this legislative session, labeling it an emergency item. In his recent State of the State address, he emphasized the need for a significant, generational investment to secure Texas' water supply for the next half-century, acknowledging the financial strain caused by aging infrastructure and the pressures of population growth and extreme weather.
The governor's declaration was welcomed by the Texas Water Association, which represents water districts across the state. The association highlighted the widespread struggles communities face in funding necessary water infrastructure improvements and expressed hope that increased state investment will
