PPI Celebrates Passage of Texas Proposition 4, Unlocking Billions for Water System Upgrades
Key Highlights
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Proposition 4 unlocks more than $2.5B in dedicated state funding plus 20 years of annual investment for water infrastructure
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PPI cites corrosion-resistant, long-lasting plastic piping as a key tool for reducing water loss and improving system performance statewide
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Member companies played an active grassroots role in educating Texas voters and supporting the measure’s passage
IRVING, TX — The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), representing more than 200 companies across the plastic piping industry, is applauding Texas voters for approving Proposition 4, a statewide measure that establishes long-term, dedicated funding for modernizing water infrastructure without raising taxes. The vote marks a significant step toward improving the performance, reliability, and resilience of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems throughout the state.
PPI President David M. Fink called the decision a major win for Texas. “The passage of Proposition 4 is a historic win for Texas. By dedicating long-term funding to strengthen the state’s water infrastructure, voters have chosen to protect families, farmers, and businesses while keeping Texas an attractive place to live and work for generations. This smart, responsible investment will strengthen Texas’s water systems and keep the state competitive for decades to come. It will also help to bolster Texas’s economy by supporting agriculture, businesses, and communities while ensuring reliable access to water for the future. The new bill is truly a model for other states to implement to save their water infrastructure.”
Long-Term Funding for Modernization and Growth
Proposition 4 creates a one-time $2.5 billion deposit into the Texas Water Fund and allocates $1 billion annually for 20 years beginning in FY 2027. By relying on existing sales tax revenue, the initiative expands infrastructure investment while avoiding new taxes. The funding is expected to help utilities modernize aging systems, reduce costly water loss, support population growth, and strengthen drought preparedness.
Industry Support Helps Push Measure Across the Finish Line
“I know that many of our member companies conducted grassroot campaigns to inform their customers in Texas, which helped to get voters to check the box for the bill,” Fink said. “The passage of Proposition 4 reflects the hard work and dedication of our PPI member companies, who supported this effort from the beginning. Their expertise and leadership, together with a broad coalition of partners, were essential in securing this historic win for Texas.”
Proven Plastic Piping Solutions for Texas Utilities
“Plastic piping is a proven solution to help Texas achieve the goals of Proposition 4,” Fink continued. “These systems reduce water loss, resist corrosion and last longer than traditional materials—meaning less taxpayer money spent on repairs and more water delivered where it’s needed.
“PPI and our members are ready to help expand this proven technology in Texas,” he added, “ensuring that every dollar invested through Proposition 4 builds a drinking water, wastewater and stormwater drainage infrastructure that is durable, efficient, and sustainable for decades to come.”
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Note: this release was rewritten with help from generative AI.