As water restrictions and shortages become more common in Texas communities, state lawmakers are asking voters to approve $20 billion to fund new water supply projects and improve existing systems over the next 20 years.

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If voters approve State Proposition 4 , which is on the November ballot , the state will create a dedicated funding stream to help local utilities access more water and upgrade their infrastructure. Without the new funding, Texas’ water crisis could deepen, experts say.

“I think most people in this room have been subjected to some water shortage, or boil water notice, or water restrictions over the last year,” Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, told a few dozen people during an Oct. 16 forum on water issues . “It's just become part of our nor

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