Politicians in the drought-prone Lone Star State are duking it out over a possible $2 billion funding allocation to the Texas Water Development Board, an entity that is tasked with developing water-supply projects such as reservoirs and pipelines. Presently, the agency’s loan portfolio is at its highest level ever — $5.8 billion. According to supporters, a $2 billion injection from the Texas Rainy Day Fund could be leveraged into $27 billion in water-related infrastructure over the next 50 years. Critics contend that the requisite accountability isn’t in place.
News Desk
- May 7, 2013
-
Views: 408
Texans Debate Water Development
RELATED ARTICLES
News Desk
Land Report Top 10: Montana’s Broken O Ranch
Located just east of the stunning Rocky Mountain …
Sponsored
Elk Creek Ranch Acquires Seven Lakes
For those who are passionate about outdoor pursuits, the next great adventure can’t come soon enough.
Please sign me up to receive breaking news and updates from The Land Report: