Water is life in Texas. It feeds our families, drives our industry, and shapes where our children will live. Drought and flood have always been part of our story. What must change is our preparation. The next century of Texas growth demands a reliable supply that respects landowners and that sustains agriculture and cities alike.
We can build that future. Desalination on the Gulf can convert abundant saltwater into a strategic reserve for the state. Flood diversion projects can capture storm flows and store them for dry months. Managed aquifer recharge can return water to depleted underground basins so wells remain viable for ranches and towns. None of this is science fiction. It is engineering and persistence.
Permitting should be timely and transparent. Federal partners must coordinate with the state to remove duplication and to clear projects that meet strong environmental and community standards. We should invite private investment with long term contracts that protect ratepayers and guarantee performance. Local leaders deserve data tools that allow them to plan for growth with confidence.
Water is also a matter of national security. A state that can feed and power itself can lead. A state that depends on others for basic resources cannot. Reliable water supports food security, energy production, and quality of life. Our goal is simple. Leave our children a Texas that is greener, stronger, and ready for the future. I will carry that goal to Congress and I will report progress back to you.
I will propose a regional water task force that brings cities, counties, and river authorities into one table with clear timelines and budgets.
Modern leak detection and smart metering can save millions of gallons each year and lower costs for ratepayers.
Agricultural water efficiency grants can help farmers adopt proven practices that protect yields during drought.
We will post progress updates and invite public feedback because accountability is the only way to turn promises into lasting results.
We will post progress updates and invite public feedback because accountability is the only way to turn promises into lasting results.
We will post progress updates and invite public feedback because accountability is the only way to turn promises into lasting results.
We will post progress updates and invite public feedback because accountability is the only way to turn promises into lasting results.
We will post progress updates and invite public feedback because accountability is the only way to turn promises into lasting results.