Water has always shaped Texas. Even before it was Texas, water marked where civilizations settled. In the 17th century, water determined where missions and trade routes were established. Today, it dictates the location of semiconductor plants and the growth of our largest urban expanses. After 400 years, we are still working on how to best allocate and invest in our most precious resource. Our cities, industries, and ecosystems thrive or crumble based on its availability.Fortunately, Texans have historically voted in favor of investment in water infrastructure. From dedicating state tax dollars to agriculture conservation and sewer treatment upgrades, voters have supported 12 of the 14 statewide propositions to invest in water since the 1950s. Photo Credit: Erich Schlegel, Courtesy of Texas Water FoundationBrought to you by…
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