FAQ: Texas Proposition 4 Water Infrastructure Funding
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Texas Proposition 4 provides $2.5 billion plus $1 billion annually for 20 years to modernize water infrastructure, giving businesses and communities a competitive advantage through reliable water access.
Proposition 4 establishes dedicated funding through existing sales tax revenue, allocating $2.5 billion initially and $1 billion annually for 20 years to upgrade aging water systems with durable plastic piping.
This investment protects families, farmers, and businesses by ensuring reliable water access while preparing Texas for future growth and drought challenges without raising taxes.
Plastic piping systems reduce water loss and resist corrosion, lasting longer than traditional materials while delivering more water where it's needed most across Texas communities.
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Proposition 4 is a landmark Texas measure that establishes dedicated funding for the state's water infrastructure through a one-time $2.5 billion deposit into the Texas Water Fund and provides $1 billion annually for 20 years beginning in FY 2027, all without raising taxes.
This measure will strengthen Texas's water systems, protect families, farmers, and businesses, keep Texas competitive for decades, prepare for population growth, blunt recurring drought, and ensure reliable water access for future generations while supporting the state's economy.
The funding uses existing sales tax revenue rather than implementing new taxes, making it a smart, responsible investment that modernizes aging infrastructure without additional tax burdens on residents.
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) and its 200+ member companies conducted grassroots campaigns to inform Texas voters, with PPI President David M. Fink stating their expertise and leadership were essential in securing this historic win.
The $1 billion annual funding begins in Fiscal Year 2027 and will continue for 20 years, providing long-term, sustained investment in Texas's water infrastructure.
The funding will enable aging water systems to be modernized, reduce costly water loss, prepare for population growth, address drought challenges, and build durable, efficient drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater drainage infrastructure.
Plastic piping systems reduce water loss, resist corrosion, last longer than traditional materials, and require less taxpayer money for repairs, making them a proven solution to help Texas achieve Proposition 4's infrastructure objectives.
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) is the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, serving as the premier technical, engineering, and industry knowledge resource for plastic pipe systems.
More information can be found at www.plasticpipe.org, which provides technical data and resources for plastic pipe and conduit systems development and design.
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