Two of the strategies that have been developed by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to meet the long-term needs of Texas include
A) raising the tax on water to encourage conservation efforts and statewide water restrictions.
B) importing more water from surrounding states where water is more plentiful and encouraging more citizens to dig their own wells.
C) the focus on conservation and expanding and developing available surface water.
D) requesting federal funding to develop massive desalinization plants along the Gulf Coast and laws restricting the construction of in-ground pools.
E) mandatory rationing and raising the tax on water.

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The TWDB has focused on conservation efforts and expanding and developing available surface water. This approach includes promoting water-efficient practices, encouraging the use of alternative water sources, such as recycled wastewater, and investing in infrastructure to capture and store water during times of surplus. The other options, such as raising taxes on water or restricting pool construction, may not directly address the long-term needs of Texas and could potentially have negative economic impacts. Importing more water from other states is also costly and not a sustainable solution. Mandatory rationing may be necessary during times of drought, but it is not a long-term solution for meeting the state's water needs.

Two of the Strategies That Have Been Developed by the Texas