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TX Water Code § 15.992 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter R. Rural Water Assistance Fund|Section 15.992. Definitions

Sec. 15.992.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "District" means a conservation or reclamation district created under Section 52, Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.(2)  "Federal agency" means an agency or other entity of the United States, including the United States Department of Agriculture or an agency or entity that is acting through or on behalf of that department.(3)  "Fund" means the rural water assistance fund.(3-a)  "Nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation" means a corporation operating under Chapter 67.(4)  "Rural political subdivision" means:(A)  a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation, district, or municipality with a service area of 10,000 or less in population or that otherwise qualifies for financing from a federal agency;  or(B)  a county in which no urban area exceeds 50,000 in population.(5)  "State agency" means an agency or other entity of the state, including the Department of Agriculture and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and any agency or authority that is acting through or on behalf of the Department of Agriculture or the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 966, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Water Code Sec. 15.952 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(143), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 64 (S.B. 360), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 15.993 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter R. Rural Water Assistance Fund|Section 15.993. Fund

Sec. 15.993.  FUND.  The rural water assistance fund is a special fund in the state treasury.  The fund consists of:(1)  money directly appropriated to the board for a purpose of the fund;(2)  repayment of principal and interest from loans made from the fund not otherwise needed as a source of revenue pursuant to Section 17.9615(b);(3)  money transferred by the board from any sources available;(4)  interest earned on the investment of money in the fund and depository interest allocable to the fund;(5)  money transferred to the fund from the water assistance fund in accordance with Section 15.011(b), including proceeds from the sale of political subdivision bonds by the board to the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority that are deposited in the water assistance fund as provided by Section 17.0871;(6)  money from gifts, grants, or donations to the fund;(7)  money disbursed to the fund from the state water implementation fund for Texas as authorized by Section 15.434; and(8)  any other fees or sources of revenue that the legislature may dedicate for deposit to the fund.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 966, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 608, Sec. 4, eff. June 20, 2003.  Renumbered from Water Code Sec. 15.953 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(143), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 64 (S.B. 360), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 207 (H.B. 4), Sec. 2.06, eff. November 5, 2013.|
TX Water Code § 15.995 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter R. Rural Water Assistance Fund|Section 15.995. Financial Assistance in General

Sec. 15.995.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN GENERAL.  (a)  The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer this subchapter, including rules establishing procedures for the application for and award of loans, the distribution of loans, the investment of funds, and the administration of loans and the fund. (b)  The board may not release from the fund money for the construction phase of parts of projects proposing surface water or groundwater development until the executive administrator makes a written finding that a rural political subdivision:(1)  has the necessary water right authorizing it to appropriate and use the water that the project will provide, if the rural political subdivision is proposing surface water development;  or(2)  has the right to use water that the project will provide, if the rural political subdivision is proposing groundwater development.(c)  In passing on an application from a rural political subdivision for financial assistance, the board shall consider:(1)  the needs of the area to be served by the project, the benefit of the project to the area, the relationship of the project to the overall state water needs, and the relationship of the project to the state water plan;  and(2)  the availability of revenue to the rural political subdivision from all sources for the ultimate repayment of the cost of the water supply project, including all interest.(d)  The board by resolution may approve an application if, after considering the factors listed in Subsection (c) and other relevant factors, the board finds that:(1)  the public interest is served by state assistance for the project;  and(2)  the revenue or taxes pledged by the rural political subdivision will be sufficient to meet all the obligations assumed by the rural political subdivision during the succeeding period of not more than 50 years. (e)  An application from a rural political subdivision for financial assistance under this subchapter must comply with the requirements of Section 16.4021.(f)  Sections 17.183-17.187 apply to the construction of projects funded pursuant to this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 966, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.  Renumbered from Water Code Sec. 15.955 by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1275, Sec. 2(143), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 64 (S.B. 360), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 886 (H.B. 3339), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 15.996 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter R. Rural Water Assistance Fund|Section 15.996. Loans to Nonprofit Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations

Sec. 15.996.  LOANS TO NONPROFIT WATER SUPPLY OR SEWER SERVICE CORPORATIONS.  (a)  In addition to any other method of providing financial assistance authorized by this subchapter, the board may make financial assistance available to an applicant that is a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation by entering into a loan agreement with the applicant.(b)  To be eligible to receive financial assistance under this section, the applicant must:(1)  execute a promissory note for the full amount of the loan; and(2)  provide to the board an attorney's opinion stating that the applicant has the authority to incur the debt.(c)  An applicant for financial assistance under this section is not required to appoint or employ:(1)  a bond counsel; or(2)  a financial advisor.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 64 (S.B. 360), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 16.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 16.001. Definitions

Sec. 16.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas Water Development Board.(2)  "Commission" means the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.(3)  "Chairman" means the chairman of the Texas Water Development Board.(4)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.(5)  "Executive administrator" means the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.(6)  "Development fund manager" means the development fund manager of the Texas Water Development Board.(7)  "Political subdivision" means a county, city, or other body politic or corporate of the state, including any district or authority created under Article III, Section 52 or Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and including any interstate compact commission to which the state is a party and any nonprofit water supply corporation created and operating under Chapter 67.(8)  "Bonds" means all Texas Water Development Bonds now or hereafter authorized by the Texas Constitution.(9)  "Waste" has the same meaning as provided in Section 26.001 of this code.(10)  "Water development bonds" means the Texas Water Development Bonds authorized by Article III, Sections 49-c and 49-d, of the Texas Constitution and bonds dedicated to use for the purposes of those sections under Article III, Sections 49-d-2, 49-d-6, and 49-d-7, of the Texas Constitution.(11)  "State facility" means a project in which the board has acquired an ownership interest.(12)  "Acquisition of a state facility" means the act or series of actions by the board in making payment for a state facility.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 133, Sec. 2.08, 2.14;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.044, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 821, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1985;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 3(1), eff. March 24, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1103, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1987, 70th Leg., 2nd C.S., ch. 66, Sec. 1;  Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1062, Sec. 1;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.064, eff. Aug. 12, 1991;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.58, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 16.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 16.002. Open Meetings and Open Records Laws

Sec. 16.002.  OPEN MEETINGS AND OPEN RECORDS LAWS.  Nonprofit water supply corporations which receive any assistance under this chapter are subject to Chapter 551, Government Code, and to Chapter 552, Government Code.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 133, Sec. 2.19.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(78), (90), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 16.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.011. General Responsibilities of the Executive Administrator

Sec. 16.011.  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR.  The executive administrator shall determine the responsibilities of each administrative division of the board and its staff in carrying out the authority, duties, and functions provided in this code.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.013. Engineering, Hydrologic, and Geologic Functions

Sec. 16.013.  ENGINEERING, HYDROLOGIC, AND GEOLOGIC FUNCTIONS.  The executive administrator shall advise and assist the board and the commission with regard to engineering, hydrologic, and geologic matters concerning the water resources of the state.  The executive administrator shall evaluate, prepare, and publish engineering, hydrologic, and geologic data, information, and reports relating to the water resources of the state.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.014. Silt Load of Streams, Etc

Sec. 16.014.  SILT LOAD OF STREAMS, ETC.  The executive administrator shall determine the silt load of streams, make investigations and studies of the duty of water, and make surveys to determine the water needs of the distinct regional divisions of the watershed areas of the state.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.015. Studies of Underground Water Supply

Sec. 16.015.  STUDIES OF UNDERGROUND WATER SUPPLY.  The executive administrator may make studies and investigations of the physical characteristics of water-bearing formations and of the sources, occurrence, quantity, and quality of the underground water supply of the state and may study and investigate feasible methods to conserve, preserve, improve, and supplement this supply.  The work shall first be undertaken in areas where, in the judgment of the board, the greatest need exists, and in determining the need, the board shall consider all beneficial uses essential to the general welfare of the state.  Water-bearing formations may be explored by coring or other mechanical or electrical means when the area to be investigated has more than a local influence on water resources.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.016. Pollution of Red River Tributaries

Sec. 16.016.  POLLUTION OF RED RIVER TRIBUTARIES.  Within the limits of available money and facilities, the executive administrator shall study salt springs, gypsum beds, and other sources of natural pollution of the tributaries of the Red River and shall study means of eliminating this natural pollution and preventing it from reaching the Red River.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.017. Topographic and Geologic Mapping

Sec. 16.017.  TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC MAPPING.  (a)  The executive administrator shall carry out the program for topographic and geologic mapping of the state.(b)  The executive administrator shall operate as part of the Texas Natural Resources Information System a strategic mapping program to acquire, store, and distribute digital, geospatial information.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.12, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 16.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.018. Soil Resource Planning

Sec. 16.018.  SOIL RESOURCE PLANNING.  The executive administrator may contract with the State Soil Conservation Board for joint investigation and research in the field of soil resource planning.  The State Soil Conservation Board may appoint a representative to advise and work with the executive administrator.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.019. Cooperative Agreements

Sec. 16.019.  COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.  With the approval of the board, the executive administrator may negotiate and execute contracts with persons or with federal, state, or local agencies for joint or cooperative studies and investigations of the occurrence, quantity, and quality of the surface water and groundwater of the state;  the topographical mapping of the state;  and the collection, processing, and analysis of other basic data relating to the development of the water resources of the state and for the administration and performance of these contracts.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.020. Master Plans of Districts, Etc

Sec. 16.020.  MASTER PLANS OF DISTRICTS, ETC.  The executive director shall review and analyze master plans and other reports of conservation districts, river authorities, and state agencies and shall make its recommendations to the commission in all cases where approval of the commission is required by law or is requested by a district, authority, or agency.|Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;  Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.045, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 16.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.023. Strategic Mapping Account

Sec. 16.023.  STRATEGIC MAPPING ACCOUNT.  (a)  The strategic mapping account is an account in the general revenue fund.  The account consists of:(1)  money directly appropriated to the board;(2)  money transferred by the board from other funds available to the board;(3)  money from gifts or grants from the United States government, state, regional, or local governments, educational institutions, private sources, or other sources;(4)  proceeds from the sale of maps, data, publications, and other items; and(5)  interest earned on the investment of money in the account and depository interest allocable to the account.(b)  The account may be appropriated only to the board to:(1)  develop, administer, and implement the strategic mapping program;(2)  provide grants to political subdivisions for projects related to the development, use, and dissemination of digital, geospatial information; and(3)  administer, implement, and operate other programs of the Texas Natural Resources Information System, including:(A)  the operation of a Texas-Mexico border region information center for the purpose of implementing Section 16.021(e)(5);(B)  the acquisition, storage, and distribution of historical maps, photographs, and paper map products;(C)  the maintenance and enhancement of information technology; and(D)  the production, storage, and distribution of other digital base maps, as determined by the executive administrator.(c)  The board may invest, reinvest, and direct the investment of any available money in the fund as provided by law for the investment of money under Section 404.024, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.13, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (S.B. 660), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2011.Reenacted by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1173 (H.B. 3317), Sec. 18(a), eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 16.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.024. Financial Assistance for Digital, Geospatial Information Projects

Sec. 16.024.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DIGITAL, GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION PROJECTS.  (a)  A political subdivision seeking a grant under Section 16.023 must file an application with the board.(b)  An application must be filed in the manner and form required by board rules.(c)  In reviewing an application by a political subdivision for a grant, the board shall consider:(1)  the degree to which the political subdivision has used other available resources to finance the development, use, and dissemination of digital, geospatial information;(2)  the willingness and ability of the political subdivision to develop, use, and disseminate digital, geospatial information; and(3)  the benefits that will be gained by making the grant.(d)  The board may approve a grant to a political subdivision only if the board finds that:(1)  the grant will supplement rather than replace money of the political subdivision;(2)  the public interest is served by providing the grant; and(3)  the grant will further the state's ability to gather, develop, use, and disseminate digital, geospatial information.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1430 (S.B. 3), Sec. 2.13, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 16.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter B. Duties of the Executive Administrator|Section 16.025. Reporting of Federal Money Used for Flood Research, Planning, and Mitigation Projects

Sec. 16.025.  REPORTING OF FEDERAL MONEY USED FOR FLOOD RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND MITIGATION PROJECTS.  The board shall maintain and make available on the board's Internet website a publicly accessible database of the information submitted under Section 2061.002, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 587 (S.B. 563), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Water Code § 16.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development|Subchapter C. Planning|Section 16.052. Interregional Planning Council

Sec. 16.052.  INTERREGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL.  (a)  The board, at an appropriate time in each five-year cycle for the adoption of a new state water plan, shall appoint an interregional planning council.  The members of the council serve until a new state water plan is adopted.(b)  The council consists of one member of each regional water planning group.  Each regional water planning group shall nominate one or more members for appointment to the council, and the board shall consider the nominations in making appointments to the council.(c)  The purposes of the council are to:(1)  improve coordination among the regional water planning groups, and between each regional water planning group and the board, in meeting the goals of the state water planning process and the water needs of the state as a whole;(2)  facilitate dialogue regarding water management strategies that could affect multiple regional water planning areas; and(3)  share best practices regarding operation of the regional water planning process.(d)  The council shall:(1)  hold at least one public meeting; and(2)  prepare a report to the board on the council's work.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 745 (H.B. 807), Sec. 1, eff. June 10, 2019.|