Proposition 6 focuses on the state’s water supply. If approved by voters, it create the Texas Water Fund.
The best gift for foodies: This 8-piece Japanese chef’s knife set with gift box, now $299 off!It focuses on the water needs of the state of Texas. The Texas legislature has passed legislation and appropriations subject to citizen approval. That will happen on Nov. 7 to appropriate $1 billion to begin to address our water needs in Texas,” said Jim Campbell, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the San Antonio River Authority .
He said Bexar County has worked for the past three decades to ensure the water supply is in good shape, but after another brutal summer, now is the time to start thinking about the next 30 years. The Texas Water Development Board would manage the fund, which comes from the state surplus. Utilities and regional water planning groups would submit for either a grant or loans for various projects.
Burton added the proposition will likely not have a major impact on rates, but will help fix aging pipes and water mains.
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