Texas Proposition 4 Provides Dedicated Funding for Water
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), representing more than 200 member companies across the plastic pipe industry, on Nov. 5 congratulated Texas voters on approving Proposition 4 – a landmark measure that secures dedicated funding for the state’s water infrastructure without raising taxes.
PPI President David M. Fink said the vote is a historic win for Texas. “The passage of Proposition 4 is a historic win for Texas. By dedicating long-term funding to strengthen the state’s water infrastructure, voters have chosen to protect families, farmers, and businesses while keeping Texas an attractive place to live and work for generations. This smart, responsible investment will strengthen Texas’s water systems and keep the state competitive for decades to come. It will also help to bolster Texas’s economy by supporting agriculture, businesses, and communities while ensuring reliable access to water for the future. The new bill is truly a model for other states to implement to save their water infrastructure.”
Proposition 4 establishes a one-time $2.5 billion deposit into the Texas Water Fund and provides $1 billion annually for 20 years beginning in FY 2027. By using existing sales tax revenue rather than new taxes, the measure will enable aging systems to be modernized reduce costly water loss, prepare the state for population growth, blunt recurring drought, and future challenges.
“I know that many of our member companies conducted grassroot campaigns to inform their customers in Texas, which helped to get voters to check the box for the bill,” Fink said. “The passage of Proposition 4 reflects the hard work and dedication of our PPI member companies, who supported this effort from the beginning. Their expertise and leadership, together with a broad coalition of partners, were essential in securing this historic win for Texas.
“Plastic piping is a proven solution to help Texas achieve the goals of Proposition 4,” Fink continued. “These systems reduce water loss, resist corrosion and last longer than traditional materials — meaning less taxpayer money spent on repairs and more water delivered where it’s needed.
“PPI and our members are ready to help expand this proven technology in Texas,” he summed up, “ensuring that every dollar invested through Proposition 4 builds a drinking water, wastewater and stormwater drainage infrastructure that is durable, efficient, and sustainable for decades to come.”
