Drought-Proof Water for 55 Million Texans

A 420-mile pipeline backbone connecting Gulf Coast desalination to the state's fastest-growing regions.

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The Challenge

Texas Is Running Out of Water

Texas will grow from 29.7 million to over 55 million residents by 2070. Current water supplies cannot keep pace. Traditional solutions—like the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir—pit regions against each other and face decades of legal battles. Without action, annual economic damages could reach $153 billion.

Understand the crisis
The Solution

The Texas Water Backbone

A 420-mile, 96-inch dual pipeline corridor from Gulf Coast desalination facilities to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Delivering up to 500,000 acre-feet per year of drought-proof water—without taking a drop from East Texas.

How it works
The Proof

Proven, Fundable, Ready

Desalination technology powers cities from Tampa Bay to Tel Aviv. The financial model is sound. Draft legislation is prepared. Texas has the opportunity to lead the nation in next-generation water infrastructure.

$8.6B
Phased Capital Cost
500,000
AF/Year Capacity
$1,400
Per Acre-Foot
#1
First State to Pioneer This Model
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Explore the Details

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The Problem

Water crisis, demand projections, and the Marvin Nichols controversy.

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The Solution

Pipeline specs, route, capacity, and ASR storage.

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Governance

Texas Backbone Authority structure, pricing, and allocation.

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Financials

Capital costs, revenue streams, and municipal rates.

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Implementation

Phased approach, timeline, and next steps.

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Comparisons

Backbone vs. reservoirs, design alternatives.

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Scenarios

Expansion options, triggers, and future capacity.

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For Policymakers

Download the complete proposal package including draft legislation and financial projections.

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For Texans

Tell your state legislator that Texas needs drought-proof water infrastructure.

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