Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement in response to the passage of Proposition 6:
“Today, the people of Texas made history, ensuring we’ll have the water we need to grow and thrive for the next five decades, without raising state taxes. Now it’s time to get to work on the projects that’ll help us meet our growing water needs, preserving and improving both our economic strength and quality of life.”
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst released the following statement regarding the passage of Proposition 6:
“By passing Proposition 6, Texas voters sent a strong message about their shared vision for the future. With our state population on track to double in the next half century, responsible investments in water infrastructure are necessary to preserve our robust economy and unparalleled quality of life. The fact we’ll be able to make them with a funding mechanism that doesn’t raise taxes or increase debt is a prime example of how Texas gets things done.”
