Environment Texas Thrilled with Passage of Proposition 6

Environment Texas

AUSTIN – Proposition 6  passed with overwhelming support Tuesday, earning more than 73 percent of the vote. The product of years of work and negotiations between stakeholders, Proposition 6 will authorize the transfer of $2 billion from the state’s aptly named rainy day fund to a new water fund for investment in water infrastructure projects.

“We’re thrilled that Texas voters have chosen to invest in Texas’ water future,” said Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas. “Texas is in a water crisis, caused by drought and made worse by wasteful water use, that has taken a serious toll on our rivers. Proposition 6 gives us a chance to chart a direction toward a more water-efficient economy that cuts water waste, maximizes conservation and protects our rivers. With this vote, Texans are entrusting the water board to spend the water fund wisely.”

This summer, Environment Texas staff went door-to-door speaking with thousands of Texans about the need for the Texas Water Development Board to prioritize water conservation and avoid water projects that are harmful to our rivers. Next week, the group will release a new report profiling six water projects that would cause significant harm to Texas rivers.