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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.

KTTZ | By Jayme Lozano Carver,
Alejandra Martinez
Published January 17, 2025 at 11:07 AM CST
State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, on the Senate floor on May 15, 2019. Perry hopes the Legislature this year will create a dedicated fund for water issues.
Juan Figueroa
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The Texas Tribune
State Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, on the Senate floor on May 15, 2019. Perry hopes the Legislature this year will create a dedicated fund for water issues.

Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.

From the Texas Tribune:

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Alejandra Martinez
Alejandra Martinez is a reporter for KERA and The Texas Newsroom through Report for America (RFA). She's covering the impact of COVID-19 and its associated economic fallout on marginalized communities.
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