Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: ‘This is not going to stop’

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Texas water officials are requesting increased funding to address worsening water crises and rising costs estimated at $174 billion. The surge in water usage by data centers has raised national security concerns amid the state water plan revisions.

Texas water officials are urging lawmakers to provide more funding for water supply projects as costs skyrocket, with the State Water Plan estimating a $174 billion price tag, and data centers increasing water usage, raising national security concerns.