VOTERS APPROVE PROP 4 - DEDICATING $20B TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Texans on Tuesday approved a funding milestone for water infrastructure. The constitutional amendment contained in Proposition 4 has become official. This amendment dedicates up to $1 billion of sales tax revenue per year from 2027-2047 to the Texas Water Fund. This is a similar mechanism that voters approved for highways through Proposition 7 in 2015. Read the fully story here. Proposition 4 (Prop 4) is a statewide vote on a proposed constitutional amendment that would dedicate up to $1 billion per year from existing sales tax revenue to the Texas Water Fund for 20 years.
PROPOSITION 4 - EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
THE BASICS ON 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 House Joint Resolution 7, to be deposited into the Texas Water Fund which was established in 2023 through Prop 6. The Texas Water Fund was also amended this year by Senate Bill 7, expanding the projects it can fund.
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.
Resource Toolkit
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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. View the policy brief.
Prop 4 - General Public One Pager
Texas is growing past our available water supply, and water infrastructure systems (like pipes, treatment plants, and reservoirs) are aging. To serve Texas' fast-growing population and economy, local water utilities and providers need access to funding to maintain, modernize, and expand water infrastructure while keeping water bills reasonable. View the one pager.
Prop 4 Talking Points - For Internal Purposes Only. Do not distribute.
These talking points include an overview, FAQs, and more. View the talking points here.
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