Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed two major bills into law on June 18, launching a landmark $20 billion investment aimed at tackling Texas' growing water shortages. Final funding approval for part of the plan will require voter consent in a November statewide ballot.

Governor Greg Abbott enacted landmark water infrastructure legislation in Texas, allocating $20 billion for new resources and upgrades.

The plan would allot $1 billion dollars per year, starting in 2027, to fund both new infrastructure and repairs that aim to secure Texas' water supply.