Pat Trevino | October 25, 2025
Today, I want to share my stance on Proposition 4 and explain why I’ll be voting yes.
HOW IT’S WRITTEN ON THE BALLOT:
“The constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.”
What Does That Really Mean?
This amendment would set aside up to $1 billion per year from state sales tax revenue—after it exceeds $46.5 billion—to support the Texas Water Fund. That fund helps communities across the state build and maintain water infrastructure, including flood control, drought resilience, and clean water access.
As someone who lives in a county shaped by floodplains and drainage districts, I know firsthand how vital water management is—not just for agriculture and business, but for public health and safety. Proposition 4 doesn’t raise taxes. It simply ensures that when the state brings in more than expected, a portion of that surplus goes toward protecting our most essential resource.
I believe in planning ahead. I believe in protecting our land, our families, and our future. That’s why I’ll be voting yes on Proposition 4.