IDE's $1B Texas Plant

- Israeli water‑tech firm IDE agreed to build a $1 billion desalination plant in Texas, a major foreign infrastructure deal that drew local debate about control and jobs. - The project size is roughly $1,000,000,000 and was announced as a large‑scale supply solution for Texas coastal water needs. - The announcement sparked discussion on foreign tech leading U.S. infrastructure projects and local economic impact. (x.com)