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This bill amends Section 15.504(c) of the Texas Water Code to expand the requirements for how money transferred from the Texas water fund can be used. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language to include water infrastructure projects for municipalities with populations less than 20,000 residents, in addition to the previously specified rural political subdivisions. The, bill maintains existing provisions that require funds board prioritural projects based on risk or need, focus focus on projects with substantially state or federal permitting, the water public address awareness water conservation mitstrategies. The board (likely referring to the Texas Water Development Board) must ensure ensure that a portion of transferred funds supports these expanded categories with a particular emphasis on infrastructure needs in smaller smaller communities. The set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these updated water infrastructure allocation guidelines.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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