Texas water officials are seeking increased funding for water supply projects due to rising costs. The State Water Plan has estimated the total cost to be around $174 billion.

This funding request comes as the water crisis worsens in the state. Data centers are also contributing to increased water usage, which is raising concerns.

For more information on this developing issue, readers in Barton Creek can refer to the full report from news outlets, which provides further details on the situation and its potential implications.