Senate panel approves major water bill

Water projects in Texas will have the backing of $1 billion in dedicated funds each year under a bill approved unanimously by the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee on Monday.Within 50 years, state demand for water will double, said committee chair and Lubbock Sen. Charles Perry, and the state’s current water supply and infrastructure will not meet those needs. He s...

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