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Corpus Christi Could Owe Texas $235M for Failed Desalination Plant

City leaders hope to revive the twice-rejected project to avoid returning money loaned by the state.

Texas Observer · Sep 25

Corpus Christi, still in need of long-term water sources, again rejects desalination plant

Gov. Greg Abbott was quick to criticize a similar vote last year, when he said the state may need to “micromanage” the city to protect water availability in the region.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 2

Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis, state says

That new amount is more than double the amount predicted four years ago. The new forecast comes as supply is already drying up.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 16

Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state's water supply?

The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 28, 2025

From desalination to water treatment: Bill that prioritizes creating new water supplies get Texas Senate OK

Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2025

Lawmakers push to spend billions of dollars for water projects and debate which ones to prioritize

Gov. Greg Abbott has made water a priority for this legislative session. Lawmakers will debate whether to invest more into new water supplies or repairing old, leaking pipes around Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 24, 2025

Texas lawmakers will debate saving the state’s water supply after key legislation is introduced

The state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how to invest billions of dollars to resolve.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2025

Corpus Christi Launches Emergency Water Projects as Reservoirs Dwindle and Industrial Demand Grows

This Texas city has struggled to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as thirsty industries arrive and drought persists. 

Texas Observer · Jan 23, 2025

As reservoirs dwindle and industrial demand grows, Corpus Christi is drilling for water

The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought persists.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

The summer’s record heat has caused costly damage to Texas water systems

As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities must fix thousands of water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023