The new Texas Water Fund would target the state’s water supply needs. Based on current population estimates, the state will have a shortage of 7 million acre feet of water per year by 2070 ...

The legislation comes at a time when water supply predictions and population booms are top of mind for many Texans. According to a survey conducted by Texas2036, a political think tank, 85% of ...

A Texas 2036 report estimated that the state needs nearly $154 billion by 2050 for water infrastructure, including $59 billion for water supply projects, $74 billion for leaky pipes and ...

Texas lawmakers are expected to debate dozens of bills to help save the state's water supply during the 2025 legislative session. (Trace Thomas For The Texas Tribune, Trace Thomas For The Texas ...

Texas aims to secure its water supply amid threats of drought and aging infrastructure, with new legislation proposing substantial funding for water projects. Skip Navigation.

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, ...

Texas leaders’ dreams of unlimited development and a rush of artificial intelligence data centers are on a collision course ...

Texas lawmakers are expected to settle differences between four pieces of legislation meant to save the state's water supply. (Michael Gonzalez For The Texas Tribune, Michael Gonzalez For The ...

Texas is one record-breaking drought away from a water crisis, and state leaders want to avoid such a catastrophe with a big investment. Debate on how much to finance and how to spend that money ...

State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine), who chairs the House Committee on Natural Resources. said he hopes to protect East Texas water supplies during the 89th legislative session from growing ...

Texas is one record-breaking drought away from a water crisis, and state leaders want to avoid such a catastrophe with a big investment. Debate on how much to finance and how to spend that money ...