Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7, creating a $1.7 billion initial investment plus $1 billion annually for 20 years to address water scarcity through infrastructure upgrades and recycling programs. The legislation responds to mounting demand from 300+ data centers, AI facilities, and 3-5 million new residents expected over the next decade, with El Paso's Pure Water Center serving as the deployment model for potable water recycling statewide.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 7, creating a $1.7 billion initial investment plus $1 billion annually for 20 years to address water scarcity through infrastructure upgrades and recycling programs. The legislation responds to mounting demand from 300+ data centers, AI facilities, and 3-5 million new residents expected over the next decade, with El Paso's Pure Water Center serving as the deployment model for potable water recycling statewide.