Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a historic $20 billion investment in the state’s water infrastructure, marking the largest water-related funding commitment in Texas history.

However, communities likely will not see the impact of this investment for another five years.

Proposition 4, a statewide ballot initiative, will allocate up to $1 billion annually from sales tax revenue to fund critical water projects across Texas. It passed with 70% voter approval on Tuesday and does not increase the sales tax rate.

“The 70% is a decisive message from Texas voters that water is really important to this state,” said Sarah Kirkle, director of policy and legislative affairs for the Texas Water Association.

The approved funding can be distributed across nine different funds, targeting various wa

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