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Texas state demographer Lloyd Potter speaks during the opening session of the Water for Texas conference Jan. 28 in Austin.

Texas must invest in water to meet population growth, state demographer says

By Hannah Norton

Texas’ population surpassed 31 million in 2024, state demographer Lloyd Potter told attendees of the Water for Texas conference Jan. 28 in Austin. He stressed the importance of investing in infrastructure as people and businesses move to the state

Gov. Greg Abbott points at an audience member during his third inauguration ceremony Jan. 17, 2023.
State of the State: Education, taxes and ...
I-35 in Austin
Toll changes, high-speed rail line: 8 transportation ...
The inside of the Texas Capitol dome on Jan. 14.
Texas budget writers prioritize border security, education ...
Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, speaks during a Jan. 28 meeting of the Texas Senate Education Committee.
Texas Senate committee advances $1B plan to send state funds to private schools
Dripping Springs ISD is voicing support for various legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, including an increase of the basic student allotment. (Elle Bent/Community Impact)
Local control, increased funding top legislative priorities for Dripping Springs ISD
Austin ISD officials are hoping to see reforms on public school funding at the 89th Texas Legislature. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)
Recapture reform, more funding on Austin ISD’s legislative priorities
The Texas Capitol in May 2023.
Texas senator proposes multibillion-dollar plan to solve state water shortages
Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, listens to other lawmakers speak ahead of the Jan. 14 vote for Texas House speaker.
Texas House selects Rep. Dustin Burrows as its next speaker
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses the state's biennial revenue estimate Jan. 13.
Texas comptroller projects nearly $24B surplus as legislative session begins
A Texas DPS vehicle at the state capitol.
Texas DPS requests funding for 1,200 new staff members to cut driver license wait times
A licensed vehicle inspection station in Austin.
Texas vehicles will no longer need safety inspections beginning Jan. 1
A doctor going over documents with a patient.
Lawmakers seek ‘innovative’ health options as Texas leads nation for most uninsured residents
The 2024 Texas House Christmas tree
See Texans’ artwork on the annual Texas House holiday tree