ABOUT PROP 4

What: A statewide vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to dedicate some of the state’s sales and use tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund.

When: Early voting is October 20 - October 31. Election day is November 4.

How and why: The Legislature proposed this funding dedication through HJR 7. The Texas Water Fund was further amended by SB 7, regardless of whether voters approve Proposition 4.

How Prop 4 Would Be Funded: Prop 4 would dedicate up to $1 billion per year in existing state sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund from 2027 to 2047. Instead of increasing state taxes or charging new fees, this funding would set aside tax revenue the state already collects.

TOPLINE MESSAGING

  • Water is critically important to all Texans, the environment, and our economy.

  • Texas Water infrastructure is aging, complex, and costly to maintain.

  • Current and projected water infrastructure costs have exceeded existing state funding programs.

  • Texas has never had a state-driven, dedicated, recurrent funding stream for water infrastructure.

  • Texas voters approved constitutionally dedicated annual funding for other critical infrastructure, like highways, in 2015.

  • Proposition 4 would dedicate up to $1 billion of existing tax revenue annually for 20 years to the Texas Water Fund for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects.

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Prop 4 Policy Brief - Dedicated Funds for Water

The 89th Texas Legislature passed legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish a dedicated funding stream for water infrastructure, contingent on voter approval on the November 4, 2025 ballot. If approved, Proposition 4 would dedicate $1 billion for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects in Texas for the next 20 years. Learn about Proposition 4 here.