• Drought conditions are causing a record number of water main breaks in Texas, highlighting the need to increase funding to local water systems to replace pipes, find new sources of water, and bank water underground. With the population growing especially quickly in San Antonio and Austin, their water systems are being put under enormous stress.

• TWDB's latest Drought Map shows a small increase in the area of the state affected by drought, with drought conditions expected to contract on next week's map.

• The upcoming constitutional amendment election puts $13 billion in infrastructure spending is at stake. With Propositions 6, 7, 8, and 14, it may be an opportunity for a once-in-a-lifetime investment.

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• As the water and wastewater industry faces the threat of a worker shortage, state lawmakers and agencies are finding hope in high school students. With the passing of House Bill 1845, high school students can work towards becoming water/wastewater operators while they are still in school.

• Your vote counts! Use your vote to support Proposition 6; if it passes, the Texas Water Fund will receive $1 billion to use for different water infrastructure projects.