Prop B began as a petition with nearly 18,000 signatures, and passed with an overwhelming 68% of the vote in Corpus Christi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2026
Contact:
Andrew Freeman, [email protected], 512-746-8404
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – In the Corpus Christi midterms, voters showed resounding support of the Fair Water Amendment, or Proposition B, designed to end a drought-exemption program for large industrial water users.
Prop B began as a citizen-led initiative, and was endorsed by Texas Rising Action, a program of the Texas Freedom Network. The measure amends the city charter to prohibit programs that exempt large industrial water users from drought surcharges, or shifting responsibilities across any stages of drought.
“The people of Corpus Christi have made their voices heard in demanding a seat at the table when it comes to how our water is used,” said Darriana Donegan, Texas Rising Director. “With the deep challenges facing Corpus, it’s beyond time corporations pay their fair share to help ensure a reliable water supply for everyone.”
The Fair Water Amendment also sets mandatory drought surcharge rates for large industrial water users under specific conditions, but these rates do not impact residential, commercial or agricultural water users.
FWA has a five-year notice period to remain in line with the city ordinance adopted in 2018, which requires exemption program participants are given that much notice prior to the end of the program.
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Texas Rising, a project of the Texas Freedom Network, builds the power of a rising generation of young Texans, with an emphasis on communities of color, by advocating for change in the cities and towns where they live and at the ballot box.
