In the first paragraph, the author presents details about the severe drought in Texas in order to __________.

Convince the reader of the viability of a planned water recycling program in Texas
Explain why the idea of recycling wastewater has Texas residents uneasy
Reveal that efforts to curtail water usage among Texas citizens have failed
Explain why officials in that state are devising a plan to recycle wastewater

Explain why officials in that state are devising a plan to recycle wastewater