Texas lawmakers have greenlit a $20 billion proposal to boost the state’s water supply, with a billion dollars annually starting in ’27. Voters will decide its fate this November. The plan targets new sources like desalination, along with conservation and infrastructure repairs. El Campo’s water system—some over 100 years old—faces $41 million in needed upgrades. Local leaders say investment is critical as aging pipes, rising costs, and stricter state rules strain city budgets. The plan runs for 20 years and must be reapproved to continue.