Jeremy B. Mazur, Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy
Texas 2036’s recent Texas Voter Poll reveals two unique things about what voters are thinking. The first is that they’re bullish on Texas. When compared to other states, voters think that the economic opportunities here surpass those in other states. But this economic optimism is tempered by growing concerns about affordability. When asked about the…
This is the third in a three-part series exploring how Proposition 4 on November’s state constitutional amendment ballot changes Texas’ water infrastructure funding strategy, specifically addressing the state’s major water challenges. Read Part 1 here; read Part 2 here. Texas faces three major water infrastructure challenges. The first involves the need to expand and diversify its…
This is the second in a three-part series exploring how Proposition 4 on November’s state constitutional amendment ballot changes Texas’ water infrastructure funding strategy, specifically addressing oversight and accountability. Read Part 1 here; read Part 3 here. Proposition 4 on November’s constitutional amendment ballot dedicates $1 billion in state sales tax revenues to the Texas…
This is the first in a three-part series exploring how Proposition 4 on November’s state constitutional amendment ballot changes Texas’ water infrastructure funding strategy. Read Part 2 here; read Part 3 here. Proposition 4 on November’s ballot establishes a reliable, dedicated funding stream for Texas’ water infrastructure needs. These include the need to expand and…
Key Takeaways: Despite the Legislature’s preference for regionalization, Texas has over 10,000 drinking water and wastewater utilities, according to TCEQ data. Fragmentation within the water sector contributes to inefficiencies. The Legislature approved several bills this session that remove regulatory hurdles to regionalization and create new pathways to regional solutions. The Texas Legislature has expressed a…
Key Takeaways: On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7 into law, marking a historic advancement in state water policy. SB 7 and House Joint Resolution 7 deliver on the Governor’s call for a “Texas-sized” investment in water infrastructure. This new legislation will catalyze a new era of water infrastructure development in Texas. On…