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TX SB837

TX SB837
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.


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Introduced
02/10/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Texas Water Code to create the "Water for Texas Fund," a special fund in the state treasury that the Texas Water Development Board can use to disburse money to other funds or accounts for various water infrastructure and water supply development projects. The bill also requires the board to establish a program to provide technical assistance to retail public utilities in conducting water audits and applying for financial assistance to mitigate their water loss. Additionally, the bill requires the board to submit a water loss report to the legislature every five years.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Co-author authorized (on 03/07/2023)

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