The current 2007 State Water Plan includes water supply strategies to produce 4.4 million acre-feet of new surface water by 2060. These projects are critical to water needs in the eastern half of the state, especially the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...