Rural Water is Becoming a Defining Issue in Texas' 32nd Congressional District

Across North Texas, access to reliable water is no longer something rural communities can take for granted. In Texas Congressional District 32, especially in rural areas of Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, and surrounding counties, aging infrastructure, rapid growth, and long-term drought pressures are turning water reliability into a major concern for families, farmers, and small towns.

As a candidate for Congress, Paul Bondar believes Washington must take these challenges seriously — because water infrastructure is not a future problem, it is a present one.

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A Growing District Facing Old Infrastructure

Much of rural North Texas relies on small water systems, cooperatives, and local districts that were built decades ago for far fewer people. Today, those systems are under strain.

Common challenges facing rural communities include:

Aging pipes and frequent water main failures

Limited well capacity and declining groundwater supplies

Increased demand from population growth moving outward from major cities

High repair costs that small towns struggle to absorb

Investigative reporting has highlighted how rural Texas communities are increasingly dealing with water outages and boil-water notices due to infrastructure failures.

For rural families, water issues are not theoretical — they affect daily life, public health, and economic stability.

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Texas Has Taken Action — But More Work Remains

Texas leaders have begun addressing the problem.

The state has directed hundreds of millions of dollars toward rural water infrastructure upgrades, including funding for repairs, modernization, and system expansion. Read more here.

In addition, Texas has passed major legislation aimed at securing long-term water supplies and investing in critical infrastructure statewide.

These efforts are important — but state and local leaders consistently acknowledge that federal policy and funding play a critical role, especially for small and rural systems that lack the resources of major cities.

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Why Water Infrastructure Matters at the Federal Level

Congress directly influences rural water systems through:

Access to federal grants and low-interest loan programs

Infrastructure funding priorities

Regulatory policies that impact small utilities

Support for long-term water supply planning

When federal policy is disconnected from rural realities, small communities pay the price. When it works, it strengthens local control and long-term reliability.

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Paul Bondar’s Approach

Paul Bondar is running for Congress to bring practical leadership and real-world experience to Washington.

As a businessman, Paul understands that infrastructure must work reliably, efficiently, and affordably — especially in rural communities where margins are thin and failures are costly.

Paul believes:

Rural communities deserve the same reliability and attention as major cities

Infrastructure decisions should support local control, not bury communities in red tape

Federal resources should help rural systems modernize without unnecessary bureaucracy

Water infrastructure is about more than pipes and pumps — it is about public safety, economic opportunity, and quality of life for the families who call North Texas home.

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‍Looking Ahead

Texas’ 32nd Congressional District is growing, and with that growth comes responsibility. Addressing rural water challenges today helps ensure that communities remain strong, healthy, and economically viable for generations to come.

Paul Bondar is committed to listening to local leaders, water districts, farmers, and residents — and to advocating for solutions that respect Texas values while addressing real needs.