Clean, Safe, Abundant -- Water Solutions

       North Texas has lived with drought-driven water shortages for far too long, and it’s time for the state to step up with real, sustained solutions. As progressive Democrats, we believe water is a public good—essential for families, schools, healthcare, agriculture, and economic stability. Leaving communities to fend for themselves, city by city, only deepens regional inequities and puts rural and working-class Texans at the greatest risk. 

        State-supported solutions must begin with modernizing our water infrastructure. Aging pipes, leaking systems, and outdated treatment facilities waste millions of gallons each year. Investing in repairs and high-efficiency technology not only conserves water but creates good-paying jobs across North Texas. 

       We also need a statewide commitment to expanding drought-resilient sources: aquifer storage and recovery, advanced water recycling, and environmentally responsible desalination where feasible. Equally important is protecting the watersheds that keep our reservoirs alive. That means stronger conservation policies, incentives for drought-tolerant agriculture, and land-use planning that puts long-term sustainability ahead of short-term profit.

       No Texan should have to worry whether their tap will run dry. By treating water as the critical shared resource it is—and funding regional, science-based solutions—we can build a North Texas that thrives even in the face of worsening drought.