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.

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.

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