得克萨斯州选民批准了一项200亿美元的计划,以解决缺水问题,从2025年开始资助海水淡化和基础设施升级等项目。 Texas voters approved a $20 billion plan to combat water scarcity, funding projects like desalination and infrastructure upgrades starting in 2025.

得克萨斯州选民批准了第4号提案,在20年内拨出200亿美元解决缺水问题,每年从超额销售税收入中提取10亿美元,从销售额超过465亿美元开始。 Texas voters approved Proposition 4, allocating $20 billion over 20 years to address water scarcity, with $1 billion annually drawn from excess sales tax revenue starting when sales exceed $46.5 billion. 得克萨斯州水开发委员会将管理供水项目的资金,如海水淡化、石油和天然气废水的再利用和基础设施升级,同时保护农业使用。 The Texas Water Development Board will manage funds for water supply projects like desalination, reuse of oil and gas wastewater, and infrastructure upgrades, while protecting agricultural use. 虽然第一批资金预计将在2025年到位,但2027年开始全额支付。 Though the first funds are expected in 2025, full disbursement begins in 2027. 专家们警告说,投资是一个开端,而不是解决办法,指出过时的地下水法、日益增长的需求和气候压力是需要更新法规和科学规划的持续挑战。 Experts warn the investment is a start, not a solution, citing outdated groundwater laws, growing demand, and climate pressures as ongoing challenges requiring updated regulations and science-based planning.