Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that appropriates billions of dollars to support water infrastructure and potential water drought in Texas.

Highlights:

• Appropriates billions of dollars to support water infrastructure projects and potential water drought in Texas (Article 1-3, Sec. 1-3).

• Defines “project” in this bill as a water supply development, treatment, or conveyance project eligible to receive financial assistance from the board (Article 1-3, Sec. 1-3).

• Amends provisions relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board (Article 1-3, Sec. 1-3).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect beginning September 1, 2025 (Article 4, Sec. 4).

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