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TX Water Code § 15.705 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter K. Texas Water Bank|Section 15.705. Fees

Sec. 15.705.  FEES.  (a)  The board may charge a transaction fee per transfer not to exceed one percent of the value of the water or water right received into or transferred from the water bank to cover expenses of the board in operating the water bank.(b)  The board shall place the fees in the water bank account of the water assistance fund where they shall be separately accounted for and used, with interest, only for the administration and operation of the water bank by the board.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 61, Sec. 2, eff. May 10, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter K. Texas Water Bank|Section 15.706. Reports

Sec. 15.706.  REPORTS.  The commission and the board shall provide ready access by the other agency through manual or computer capabilities to all water rights permits, final water rights decisions, applications, amendments, contracts, computerized files, computer programs, and other information related to water rights and to the operation of the water bank.  The commission shall provide the board with all notices of proposed water rights actions.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Water Code § 15.707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter K. Texas Water Bank|Section 15.707. Water Bank Account

Sec. 15.707.  WATER BANK ACCOUNT.  (a)  The water bank account is created as a special account in the water assistance fund and is composed of:(1)  money appropriated to the board for the program;(2)  fees collected by the board under this subchapter;(3)  money transferred to the account from the water assistance fund in Section 15.011(c) of this code;(4)  grants, contracts, gifts, or other such funds that the board may receive relating to this subchapter;(5)  money received from the transfer of water or water rights held in the board's name in the bank;  and(6)  interest earned on the investment of money in the account.(b)  The money in the account may be used only for the administration and operation of the water bank by the board under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 61, Sec. 3, eff. May 10, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter K. Texas Water Bank|Section 15.708. Other Transfers

Sec. 15.708.  OTHER TRANSFERS.  Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the sale or purchase of water or water rights by or through persons or entities outside of the water bank or the creation and operation of water banks by other persons to the extent allowed by law.|Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 647, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Water Code § 15.731 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.731. Definitions

Sec. 15.731.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Fund" means the plumbing loan fund.(2)  "Plumbing assistance loan" means a loan provided by the board to a political subdivision for the political subdivision's plumbing improvement loan program.(3)  "Plumbing improvement loan" means a loan provided by a political subdivision to an individual under this subchapter.(4)  "Political subdivision" means a county, a municipality, a nonprofit member-owned, member-controlled water supply corporation organized and operating under Chapter 67, or a district or authority created and operating under Article III, Section 52, or Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution.(5)  "Water conservation" has the meaning assigned by Section 17.921 of this code.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 18.57, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.732 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.732. Plumbing Loan Fund

Sec. 15.732.  PLUMBING LOAN FUND.  (a)  The plumbing loan fund is created.(b)  The fund is held separately from other funds outside the state treasury.  The board shall keep and maintain the fund and any accounts established in the fund.(c)  At the direction of the board, the fund or accounts in the fund may be kept and held in escrow and in trust by the comptroller for and on behalf of the board.  If the fund or accounts in the fund are held in escrow and in trust by the comptroller, the fund or accounts may be used only as provided by this subchapter and, pending their use, shall be invested in authorized investments as provided by any order, resolution, or rule of the board.(d)  Legal title to money and investments in the fund is in the board unless or until paid out as provided by this subchapter or rules of the board.(e)  The comptroller, as custodian, shall administer the funds strictly and solely as provided by this subchapter and in the orders, resolutions, and rules of the board, and the state shall take no action with respect to the fund other than that specified in this subchapter, an agreement made with the Environmental Protection Agency or another federal agency, applicable federal requirements, and the rules of the board.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1423, Sec. 20.04, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Water Code § 15.733 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.733. Administration and Operation of Fund

Sec. 15.733.  ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF FUND.  (a)  The board shall administer the fund in accordance with state law, rules of the board, and any federal requirements imposed because of a grant of money to the fund by an agency of the federal government.(b)  The board may execute agreements with the Environmental Protection Agency or any other federal agency to establish and administer the fund and may discharge the duties and responsibilities required for the administration of the fund.(c)  The fund consists of money derived from federal grants, from earnings on the investment of money credited to the fund, and, at the board's discretion, from any other available source.(d)  The board shall deposit money received for repayment of a plumbing assistance loan made to a political subdivision in the fund.(e)  At the direction of the governor, any money in the fund may be transferred to the state water pollution control revolving fund under Subchapter J of this chapter.(f)  The fund remains available in perpetuity for providing loans under this subchapter, except to the extent that the fund may be reduced or eliminated as provided by this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.734 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.734. Use of Fund

Sec. 15.734.  USE OF FUND.  The board may use money in the fund, unless prohibited by an agreement made with a federal agency under this subchapter, to:(1)  make a plumbing assistance loan;(2)  administer the fund;  and(3)  grant or lend money to a political subdivision to defray the political subdivision's expenses incurred in administering a plumbing improvement loan program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.735 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.735. Application Submission and Approval

Sec. 15.735.  APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL.  (a)  A political subdivision located in the county of Brewster, Cameron, El Paso, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Maverick, Presidio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, or Zapata in which residences do not have water or wastewater facilities that meet minimum standards established by the commission or in any other area designated by federal law to benefit from the fund may submit to the board an application for a plumbing assistance loan in accordance with rules adopted by the board.  The application must include:(1)  the legal name of the political subdivision and a citation to the law under which it operates and was created;(2)  a description of the water conservation methods to be used in the provision of water and wastewater service in the area the political subdivision proposes to affect by its plumbing improvement loan program;(3)  a map showing the location of the area the political subdivision proposes to affect by its plumbing improvement loan program;(4)  a description of the subdivision's proposed plumbing improvement loan program;  and(5)  other information as required by board rule.(b)  The board may approve a plumbing assistance loan to a political subdivision only if the political subdivision is in a county that has adopted the model rules developed under Section 16.343 of this code.  The board may approve a plumbing assistance loan to a municipality only if the municipality has adopted the model rules developed under Section 16.343 of this code.(c)  The board may approve a plumbing assistance loan to a political subdivision only if the political subdivision is, or is in an area within the jurisdiction of, an authorized agent of the commission under Subchapter C, Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code.(d)  The board may not approve an application for a plumbing assistance loan to a political subdivision unless the board finds that the political subdivision is financially capable of managing a plumbing improvement loan program and that the public interest will be served by the plumbing assistance loan.(e)  The board shall set interest rates to be charged to political subdivisions on plumbing assistance loans.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.287, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.|
TX Water Code § 15.736 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.736. Political Subdivision Plumbing Improvement Loan Program Administration; Plumbing Assistance Loan Repayment

Sec. 15.736.  POLITICAL SUBDIVISION PLUMBING IMPROVEMENT LOAN PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION;  PLUMBING ASSISTANCE LOAN REPAYMENT.  (a)  A political subdivision that receives a plumbing assistance loan shall establish and administer a program to make plumbing improvement loans to individuals at an interest rate lower than the current market rate, including charging no interest.(b)  A political subdivision may use the proceeds from a plumbing assistance loan to make a plumbing improvement loan to be used to pay:(1)  costs to connect a residence to a water distribution system;(2)  costs to provide yard service connections;(3)  costs to provide a residence with indoor plumbing facilities and fixtures;(4)  costs of connecting a residence to a sewer collection system or of providing a residence with a suitable on-site wastewater disposal system for the residence to meet applicable county or municipal code requirements;(5)  costs of building improvements or correction of building deficiencies necessary to allow plumbing to be installed in a residence;(6)  necessary connection fees and permit fees;  or(7)  necessary costs of design related to plumbing improvements.(c)  The political subdivision shall repay its plumbing assistance loan from the money it receives as repayment of plumbing improvement loans it has made.  To the extent the political subdivision is unable to collect the payments on its plumbing improvement loans made from the proceeds of a plumbing assistance loan, the political subdivision is not obligated to repay a plumbing assistance loan.(d)  A political subdivision shall use all reasonable means to collect payments on plumbing improvement loans.  The board may bring a mandamus action in a district court in Travis County or may use any other legal means to compel a political subdivision to take action to collect plumbing improvement loan payments.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.737 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter L. Plumbing Improvement Loans|Section 15.737. Rules

Sec. 15.737.  RULES.  The board may adopt rules necessary to carry out this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 294, Sec. 6, eff. June 7, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter M. Hydrographic Survey Program|Section 15.801. Definitions

Sec. 15.801.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Account" means the hydrographic survey account established under Section 15.802 of this code.(2)  "Program" means the hydrographic survey program established under this subchapter.(3)  "Survey" means a hydrographic survey performed by the board under Section 15.804 of this code.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.062, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.802 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter M. Hydrographic Survey Program|Section 15.802. Hydrographic Survey Account

Sec. 15.802.  HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY ACCOUNT.  The hydrographic survey account is created as a special account in the water assistance fund and is composed of:(1)  money appropriated to the board for the program;(2)  fees collected by the board under this subchapter;(3)  money transferred to the account from the water assistance fund under Section 15.011(b) of this code;  and(4)  interest earned on the investment of money in the account.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.062, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.803 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter M. Hydrographic Survey Program|Section 15.803. Use of Account

Sec. 15.803.  USE OF ACCOUNT.  Money in the account may be used only to pay the costs of surveys, the costs of insurance for watercraft and capital equipment, and the costs of capital equipment and personnel necessary to administer the program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.062, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 477, Sec. 7, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.|
TX Water Code § 15.804 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter M. Hydrographic Survey Program|Section 15.804. Hydrographic Surveys

Sec. 15.804.  HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS.  (a)  On the request of a political subdivision or agency of this state or a neighboring state or a federal agency, the board may perform a hydrographic survey in this state or outside of this state if the information collected will benefit this state.  The board may perform a survey under this section:(1)  to determine:(A)  reservoir storage capacity;(B)  sedimentation levels;(C)  rates of sedimentation;(D)  projected water supply availability;  or(E)  potential mitigative measures;(2)  to conduct other bathymetric studies;  or(3)  to collect information relating to water-bearing formations.(b)  The board by rule shall prescribe fees for surveys performed under this section in an amount adequate to pay the necessary and reasonable costs of the program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.062, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 15.805 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter M. Hydrographic Survey Program|Section 15.805. Rules

Sec. 15.805.  RULES.  The board may adopt any rules reasonably necessary to administer the program.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.062, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 15.851 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter N. Aquatic Vegetation Management Fund|Section 15.851. Definitions

Sec. 15.851.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Approved local plan" means a local plan authorized by Section 11.083, Parks and Wildlife Code, that has been approved by the Parks and Wildlife Commission, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, and the Department of Agriculture as required by Section 11.083, Parks and Wildlife Code.(2)  Notwithstanding Section 15.001, "fund" means the aquatic vegetation management fund established under this subchapter.(3)  Notwithstanding Section 15.001, "political subdivision" means a municipality, a county, a water district, or a state agency.(4)  "Water district" means a conservation and reclamation district or an authority created under authority of Section 52(b)(1) or (2), Article III, or Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, that has jurisdiction over a public body of surface water.  The term does not include a navigation district or a port authority.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1461, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.852 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter N. Aquatic Vegetation Management Fund|Section 15.852. Creation of Fund

Sec. 15.852.  CREATION OF FUND.  (a)  The aquatic vegetation management fund is a special account in the water assistance fund.(b)  The fund consists of:(1)  money appropriated to the board for the program established under this subchapter and Subchapter G, Chapter 11, Parks and Wildlife Code;(2)  money transferred by the board from other accounts in the water assistance fund under Section 15.011(b);  and(3)  interest earned on the investment of money in the fund.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1461, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.853 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter N. Aquatic Vegetation Management Fund|Section 15.853. Use of Fund

Sec. 15.853.  USE OF FUND.  (a)  Money in the fund may be used only for the following purposes, in the following order of priority:(1)  grants to the Parks and Wildlife Department:(A)  to develop a state aquatic vegetation management plan in coordination with the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Department of Agriculture, water districts and other political subdivisions with jurisdiction over public bodies of surface water, and public drinking water providers, as required by Section 11.082, Parks and Wildlife Code;  or(B)  for research, outreach, and educational activities that relate to vegetation control;(2)  grants to political subdivisions to develop local aquatic vegetation management plans that conform to the state aquatic vegetation management plan, as authorized by Section 11.083, Parks and Wildlife Code;  and(3)  grants to political subdivisions to manage aquatic vegetation infestations under the state plan or the approved local plan adopted by the political subdivision.(b)  The amount of funding for the purposes authorized by Subsection (a) may not exceed amounts equal to the following percentages of any biennial appropriation to the board for use under this subchapter:(1)  30 percent, for purposes authorized by Subsection (a)(1);  and(2)  70 percent, for purposes authorized by Subsections (a)(2) and (3), of which not more than 35 percent may be used for purposes authorized by Subsection (a)(3) using chemical treatments.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1461, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.854 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter N. Aquatic Vegetation Management Fund|Section 15.854. Rules

Sec. 15.854.  RULES.  The board shall adopt rules necessary to administer this subchapter, including rules establishing procedures for application for and award of grants, distribution of grants, and administration of grants and the grant program established under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1461, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Water Code § 15.901 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter O. Program for Water and Wastewater Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Rural Communities|Section 15.901. Definitions

Sec. 15.901.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Fund" means the disadvantaged rural community water and wastewater financial assistance fund.(2)  Repealed by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151, Sec. 17(1), eff. June 18, 2005.(3)  "Rural community" means:(A)  a municipality or county with a population of less than 5,000; (B)  any portion of a political subdivision with a service population of less than 5,000 that is located outside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality; or(C)  a predominately residential area with a population of less than 5,000 that is located outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality.(4)  "Disadvantaged rural community" means a rural community with a median household income that is not greater than 75 percent of the median state household income for the most recent year for which the applicable statistics are available.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151 (H.B. 3029), Sec. 2, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151 (H.B. 3029), Sec. 17(1), eff. June 18, 2005.|
TX Water Code § 15.902 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle C - Water Development|Chapter 15 - Texas Water Assistance Program|Subchapter O. Program for Water and Wastewater Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Rural Communities|Section 15.902. Disadvantaged Rural Community Water and Wastewater Financial Assistance Fund

Sec. 15.902.  DISADVANTAGED RURAL COMMUNITY WATER AND WASTEWATER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND.  (a)  The disadvantaged rural community water and wastewater financial assistance fund is an account in the water assistance fund.(b)  The fund consists of:(1)  money transferred to the fund from the water assistance fund under Section 15.011(b);(2)  proceeds from the sale of political subdivision bonds by the board to the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority as provided by Section 17.0871;  and(3)  repayments of loans made from the fund.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151 (H.B. 3029), Sec. 3, eff. June 18, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1151 (H.B. 3029), Sec. 4, eff. June 18, 2005.|