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Texas water officials seek more funding as crisis worsens, costs soar: 'This is not going to stop'
Texas water officials are requesting additional funding for water supply projects as costs rise, with the State Water Plan estimating $174 billion in required funding. Increased water usage by data centers is exacerbating the crisis and raising national security concerns.
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