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Prop 6 Presents Challenge in Financing Water Conservation

According to a recent analysis, the Texas Water Development Board may face problems in funding the non-agricultural water conservation strategies called for in Proposition 6.

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According to an analysis published by the Texas Center for Policy Studies, the Texas Water Development Board may face problems in funding the non-agricultural water conservation strategies called for in Proposition 6, which was recently passed by voters. Much of the state's conservation potential lies in reducing water consumption by private citizens and industry, which complicates the use of state funds.

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