---
title: "Securing Texas’ Water Future: Why Action is Needed Now"
description: Learn how Texas lawmakers and TNLA are addressing critical water issues, from drought impacts to infrastructure funding, to secure the state's water future.
image: https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/hubfs/Legislative%20Action%20Alert.png
---
[Skip to content](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/securing-texas-water-future-why-action-is-needed-now#main-content)
[](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/)
- [BLOGS](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org)
- [TNLAONLINE.ORG](https://www.tnlaonline.org/)
[mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com)
# Securing Texas’ Water Future: Why Action is Needed Now
24 January 2025
[Curtis Smith, TNLA Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/author/curtis-smith-tnla-director-of-legislative-regulatory-affairs)
## How TNLA Members Can Make a
## Difference
Water is the lifeblood of Texas communities and industries, especially our green industry, which depends on reliable supplies. Yet, urgent action is required with over 8 million Texans affected by drought and aging infrastructure struggling to keep pace.
### Legislative Efforts: A Game-Changer
State lawmakers, led by Senator Charles Perry, are making this legislative session pivotal for water policy. Perry, chair of the Senate Water and Agricultural Resources Committee, proposes allocating at least $1 billion annually to the Texas Water Fund. This funding could support critical projects like infrastructure maintenance, desalination, and drought mitigation.
### Why It Matters to TNLA
For TNLA, this is a critical opportunity. Our members have seen firsthand how water shortages threaten economic growth and the green industry’s ability to thrive. Cities like Dripping Springs and Conroe have already paused new development due to water concerns, and South Texas agricultural operations have faced devastating setbacks.
.
### Take Action with TNLA
TNLA is committed to advocating for sustainable water solutions through consistent state funding and strategic investments. We support legislative efforts to address this challenge head-on and encourage our members to join us in calling for action to secure Texas’ water future.
**Together, we can build a resilient and prosperous state for future generations.**
📖 **Read more**: [Austin American-Statesman: Water Issues Are on State Agenda click here](https://statesman-tx.newsmemory.com/?publink=1c43825ee_134f821)
🔗 **Get Involved**: For more information on how to get involved with Advocacy efforts don't hesitate to get in touch with Curtis Smith, TNLA Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, at [curtis@tnlaonline.org](mailto:curtis@tnlaonline.org)
### Related Post
[](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/tnla-water-summit-addresses-texas-growing-water-supply-crisis?hsLang=en)
##### [TNLA Water Summit Addresses Texas' Growing Water Supply Crisis](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/tnla-water-summit-addresses-texas-growing-water-supply-crisis?hsLang=en)
On September 24th, TNLA hosted a full-day Water Summit in Pflugerville, Texas, addressing the...
[](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/big-news-on-water-funding-at-the-capitol?hsLang=en)
##### [Big News on Water Funding at the Capitol](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/big-news-on-water-funding-at-the-capitol?hsLang=en)
Two key leaders in the Texas Legislature have filed major proposals that could dedicate **$1 billion...**
[](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/water-industry-updates-corpus-christi-bans-future-texas-water-plans?hsLang=en)
##### [Water Industry Updates: Corpus Christi Bans & Future Texas Water Plans](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/water-industry-updates-corpus-christi-bans-future-texas-water-plans?hsLang=en)
{% video\_player "embed\_player" overrideable=False, type='hsvideo2', hide\_playlist=True,...
Copyright ©2024 | Texas Nursery and Landscape Association | Working for You | All Rights Reserved
[TNLAONLINE.ORG |](https://www.tnlaonline.org/) [EXPO 2024](https://www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org/)
```json
{
"@context" : "https://schema.org",
"@type" : "BlogPosting",
"author" : {
"@type" : "Person",
"name" : "Curtis Smith, TNLA Director of Legislative & Regulatory Affairs",
"url" : "https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/author/curtis-smith-tnla-director-of-legislative-regulatory-affairs"
},
"dateModified" : "2025-01-24T18:52:06.398Z",
"datePublished" : "2025-01-24T18:52:06.000Z",
"headline" : "Securing Texas’ Water Future: Why Action is Needed Now",
"image" : [ "https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/hubfs/Legislative%20Action%20Alert.png" ],
"mainEntityOfPage" : {
"@id" : "https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/securing-texas-water-future-why-action-is-needed-now",
"@type" : "WebPage"
},
"publisher" : {
"@type" : "Organization",
"logo" : {
"@type" : "ImageObject"
},
"name" : "Texas Nursery & Landscape Association"
}
}
```