State Sen. Charles Perry believes that cleaning existing water is the key to Texas' water supply future. He points to produced water, a byproduct of drilling, as a viable source.

This water can be run through a desalination plant to make it usable. Perry sees produced water desalination as a crucial part of the solution, particularly for agricultural use in areas where the supply exists. Further details on Perry's plan are available, including his thoughts on marine and brackish desalination as complementary solutions.

Perry has discussed the potential of converting large amounts of produced water into a beneficial use. More information on his vision for Texas' water supply can be found through the original source.