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TX Agric Code § 203.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Board|Section 203.057. Feasibility Studies

Sec. 203.057.  FEASIBILITY STUDIES.  (a) The board shall establish a process for providing to persons submitting project proposals assistance in locating a person with expertise in hydrology, water resources, or another technical area pertinent to the evaluation of water supply to conduct a feasibility study for a project using a water yield model as described by Section 203.053(b).(b)  The board may:(1)  dedicate a portion of the money appropriated to the board that it considers appropriate to fund part or all of a feasibility study under this section; and(2)  establish procedures to distribute the money under Subdivision (1).(c)  To receive funding for a feasibility study under Subsection (b), a person must submit to the board an application for funding that includes a statement of the project's anticipated impact on water resources.  |Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Districts|Section 203.101. General Authority

Sec. 203.101.  GENERAL AUTHORITY.  Each district may administer the aspects of the water supply enhancement program within the jurisdiction of that district.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 13(k), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 8, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.102 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Districts|Section 203.102. Provide Information Relating to Program

Sec. 203.102.  PROVIDE INFORMATION RELATING TO PROGRAM.  The board shall prepare and distribute information to each district relating generally to the water supply enhancement program and concerning the procedures for preparing, filing, and obtaining approval of an application for cost sharing under Subchapter E.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Districts|Section 203.103. Acceptance and Comment on Application

Sec. 203.103.  ACCEPTANCE AND COMMENT ON APPLICATION.  (a)  Each district may accept for transmission to the board applications for cost sharing under Subchapter E of this chapter  and may examine and assist the applicant in assembling the application in proper form before the application is submitted to the board.(b)  Before a district submits an application to the board, it shall examine the application to assure that it complies with rules of the board and that it includes all information and exhibits necessary for the board to pass on the application.(c)  At the time that the district examines the application, it shall prepare comments and recommendations relating to the application and the district board may provide comments and recommendations before they are submitted to the board.(d)  After reviewing the application, the district board shall submit to the board the application and the comments and recommendations.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.|
TX Agric Code § 203.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of Districts|Section 203.104. Supervision of Cost-Sharing Contracts

Sec. 203.104.  SUPERVISION OF COST-SHARING CONTRACTS.  (a)  Each district on behalf of the board may inspect and supervise cost-sharing contracts within its jurisdiction in which state money is provided under Subchapter E.(b)  Each district board exercising the duties under Subsection (a) of this section shall periodically report to the board relating to this inspection and supervision in the manner provided by board rules.(c)  The board may direct a district to manage any problem that arises under a cost-sharing contract for water supply enhancement in that district and to report to the board.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.151. Creation of Cost-Sharing Program

Sec. 203.151.  CREATION OF COST-SHARING PROGRAM.  As part of the water supply enhancement program, a cost-sharing program is created to be administered under this chapter and rules adopted by the board.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.154. Limit on Cost-Sharing Participation

Sec. 203.154.  LIMIT ON COST-SHARING PARTICIPATION.  (a)  Not more than 70 percent of the total cost of a single cost-sharing contract may be made available as the state's share in cost sharing.(b)  A person is not eligible to participate in or to receive money from the state water supply enhancement program if the person is simultaneously receiving any cost-share money for brush control on the same acreage from a federal government program.(c)  The board may grant an exception to Subsection (b) if the board finds that joint participation of the state water supply enhancement program and any federal brush control program will:(1)  enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the water supply enhancement program;(2)  lessen the state's financial commitment to the person receiving money from the water supply enhancement program through a cost-sharing contract; and(3)  not exceed 80 percent of the total cost of the cost-sharing contract.(d)  A political subdivision of this state is eligible for cost sharing under the water supply enhancement program, provided that the state's share may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of a single cost-sharing contract.(e)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, 100 percent of the total cost of a single cost-sharing contract on public lands may be made available as the state's share in cost sharing.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1386, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 13(l), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 9, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.156. Application for Cost Sharing

Sec. 203.156.  APPLICATION FOR COST SHARING.  A person, including a political subdivision of this state, that desires to participate with the state in the water supply enhancement program and to obtain cost-sharing participation by the state shall file an application for a cost-sharing contract with the district board in the district in which the land on which the contract is to be performed is located.  The application must be in the form provided by board rules.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 13(m), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 24, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.157. Considerations in Passing on Application

Sec. 203.157.  CONSIDERATIONS IN PASSING ON APPLICATION.  In passing on an application for cost sharing, the board shall consider:(1)  the location of the land that is subject to the cost-sharing contract;(2)  the method of control the applicant will use;(3)  the plans for revegetation;(4)  the total cost of the contract;(5)  the amount of land to be included in the contract;(6)  whether the applicant is financially able to provide the applicant's share of the money for the project;(7)  the cost-share percentage, if an applicant agrees to a higher degree of financial commitment;(8)  any comments and recommendations submitted by a local district, the department, the Texas Water Development Board, or the Parks and Wildlife Department; and(9)  any other pertinent information considered necessary by the board.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 13(m), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 25, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.158. Approval of Application

Sec. 203.158.  APPROVAL OF APPLICATION.  The board may approve an application for cost sharing if, after considering the factors listed in Section 203.157 and any other relevant factors, the board finds:(1)  the owner of the land fully agrees to cooperate in the cost-sharing contract; and(2)  the method of eradication is a method approved by the board under Section 203.055.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 13(m), eff. Sept. 1, 2003;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 983, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 26, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.160. Contract for Cost Sharing

Sec. 203.160.  CONTRACT FOR COST SHARING.  (a)  On approval of an application for cost sharing by the board, the board or the governing board of the designated district shall negotiate cost-sharing contracts with the successful applicants in the project territory.(b)  The board or designated district board shall negotiate a contract with the successful applicant subject to:(1)  the conditions established by the board in approving the application;(2)  any specified instructions provided by the board;  and(3)  board rules.(c)  On completion of the negotiations by the district board, it shall submit the proposed contract to the board for approval.(d)  The board shall examine the contract and if the board finds that the contract meets all the conditions of the board's resolution, instructions, and rules, it shall approve the contract and provide to the individual on faithful performance of the terms of the contract the money that constitutes the state's share of the project.(e)  The board may develop guidelines to allow partial payment of the state's share of a cost-sharing contract as certain portions or percentages of contracted work are completed, but state money may not be provided in advance for work remaining to be done.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 203.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.161. Administration of Expenditures

Sec. 203.161.  ADMINISTRATION OF EXPENDITURES.  The district board may administer expenditure of the state's share of the money required by a cost-sharing contract and shall report periodically to the board on the expenditure of those funds in the manner required by the board.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 655, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.|
TX Agric Code § 203.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation|Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement|Subchapter E. Cost Sharing for Water Supply Enhancement|Section 203.162. Water Supply Enhancement Plans

Sec. 203.162.  WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT PLANS.  (a)  The board shall consult with each successful applicant for a cost-sharing contract to create a 10-year plan for the land that is subject to the contract to enhance the water supply in the area.(b)  A plan created under this section must include:(1)  provisions for brush control or other water supply enhancement activities;(2)  a provision for follow-up brush control;(3)  a provision requiring the landowner to limit the average brush coverage on the land that is subject to the contract to not more than five percent throughout the course of the 10-year plan; and(4)  periodic dates throughout the course of the 10-year plan on which the board will inspect the status of brush control on the land that is subject to the contract.(c)  A plan created under this section may not condition implementation of the provision for follow-up brush control on receipt of additional funding for the follow-up brush control from a state source other than the original cost-sharing contract.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 28, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Agric Code § 301.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 301.001. Definitions

Sec. 301.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Executive director" means the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.(2)  "Operation" means the performance of weather modification and control activities entered into for the purpose of producing or attempting to produce a certain modifying effect within one geographical area over one continuing time interval not exceeding four years.(3)  "Research and development" means theoretical analysis, exploration, experimentation, and the extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical application for experimental and demonstration purposes, including the experimental production and testing of models, devices, equipment, materials, and processes.(4)  "Weather modification and control" means changing or controlling, or attempting to change or control, by artificial methods the natural development of atmospheric cloud forms or precipitation forms that occur in the troposphere.(5)  "Weather modification and control program" means the research, development, licensing, and permitting and other associated activities to be administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.051. Rules

Sec. 301.051.  RULES.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may adopt rules necessary to:(1)  exercise the powers and perform the duties under this chapter;(2)  establish procedures and conditions for the issuance of licenses and permits under this chapter;  and(3)  establish standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in weather modification and control that the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation considers necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.052 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.052. Studies; Investigations; Hearings

Sec. 301.052.  STUDIES;  INVESTIGATIONS;  HEARINGS.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may make any studies or investigations, obtain any information, and hold any hearings necessary or proper to administer or enforce this chapter or any rules or orders issued under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.053. Advisory Committees

Sec. 301.053.  ADVISORY COMMITTEES.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may establish advisory committees to advise the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to make recommendations to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation concerning legislation, policies, administration, research, and other matters related to the duties, powers, or functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.054. Personnel

Sec. 301.054.  PERSONNEL.  The executive director may, as provided by the General Appropriations Act, appoint and fix the compensation of any personnel, including specialists and consultants, necessary to perform duties and functions under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.055. Materials and Equipment

Sec. 301.055.  MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may acquire in the manner provided by law any materials, equipment, and facilities necessary to the performance of its duties and functions under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.056. Interstate Compacts

Sec. 301.056.  INTERSTATE COMPACTS.  The executive director may represent the state in matters pertaining to plans, procedures, or negotiations for interstate compacts relating to weather modification and control.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.057. Contracts and Cooperative Agreements

Sec. 301.057.  CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.  (a)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may cooperate with public or private agencies to promote the purposes of this chapter.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may enter into cooperative agreements with the United States or any of its agencies, with counties and municipalities of this state, or with any private or public agencies for conducting weather modification or cloud-seeding operations.(c)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may represent the state, counties, municipalities, and public and private agencies in contracting with private concerns for the performance of weather modification or cloud-seeding operations.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.058 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.058. Promotion of Research and Development

Sec. 301.058.  PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  In order to assist in expanding the theoretical and practical knowledge of weather modification and control, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall promote continuous research and development in:(1)  the theory and development of methods of weather modification and control, including processes, materials, and devices related to these methods;(2)  the use of weather modification and control for agricultural, industrial, commercial, and other purposes;  and(3)  the protection of life and property during research and operational activities.(b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation with approval of the executive director may conduct and may contract for research and development activities relating to the purposes of this section.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.059. Grants and Gifts

Sec. 301.059.  GRANTS AND GIFTS.  Subject to any limitations imposed by law, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may accept federal grants, private gifts, and donations from any other source.  Unless the use of the money is restricted or subject to any limitations provided by law, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may spend the money for the administration of this chapter.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.060 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation|Section 301.060. Disposition of License and Permit Fees

Sec. 301.060.  DISPOSITION OF LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES.  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall deposit all license and permit fees in the state treasury.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|
TX Agric Code § 301.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Agriculture Code|Title 9 - Weather and Climate|Chapter 301 - Weather Modification and Control|Subchapter C. Licenses and Permits|Section 301.101. License and Permit Required

Sec. 301.101.  LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIRED.  Except as provided by rule of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under Section 301.102, a person may not engage in activities for weather modification and control:(1)  without a weather modification license and weather modification permit issued by the department;  or(2)  in violation of any term or condition of the license or permit.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. 2.001(a), eff. Sept. 1, 2003.|