Understanding Texas' Water Infrastructure and Policy

What is the purpose of the new $1 billion Texas Water Fund?

• To invest in renewable energy projects across the state

• To support the Texas education system

• To fund the construction of new highways in Texas

• To distribute money to state water assistance programs and help develop new water supply

Who sponsored the proposal for the Texas Water Fund?

• Republican state Rep. Travis Clardy

• Republican state Sen. Charles Perry

• Democratic state Sen. Elizabeth Warren

• Democratic state Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

What percentage of voters approved the amendment for the Texas Water Fund?

• 65 percent

• 90 percent

• 78 percent

• 82 percent

What major weather event in 2021 revealed weaknesses in Texas' water infrastructure?

• Tornado Alley Twister

• The Great Flood of 1921

• Winter Storm Uri

• Hurricane Harvey

How much water does Texas lose annually to leaking pipes?

• 13.6 billion gallons

• 136 million gallons

• 136 billion gallons

• 1.36 billion gallons

What is one of the new supply projects supported by the Texas Water Fund?

• Solar power irrigation systems

• Desalination for marine and brackish water

• Hydroelectric dams on the Rio Grande

• Wind-powered water pumps

What was the total estimated water needs for Texas over the next 50 years according to the article?

• More than $50 billion

• More than $200 billion

• More than $100 billion

• More than $150 billion

Which state representative sponsored a resolution for water infrastructure funding?

• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

• Elizabeth Warren

• Charles Perry

• Travis Clardy

What is a major challenge for developing water supply projects in Texas?

• Getting the money together to underwrite them

• Lack of technological innovation

• Finding suitable locations for projects

• Public opposition to new projects

What kind of weather events does Texas anticipate will increase due to climate change?

• Decreased overall temperatures

• More frequent snowstorms

• Increased drought and floods

• Stable weather patterns