Bill > HB4460

This bill amends the Texas Water Code to expand the definition of "flood project" by adding a new category of eligible infrastructure projects to the Flood Infrastructure Fund. Specifically, the bill allows for the construction of multi-purpose flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure projects that not only control and manage floodwaters, but also capture and impound various types of water (including stormwater, agricultural runoff, and treated wastewater effluent) with the additional goal of treating and distributing this water to create a new water supply. This modification broadens the scope of projects that can receive financial assistance from the fund, potentially enabling more comprehensive water management solutions that simultaneously address flood control and water resource challenges. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving state agencies and local governments time to prepare for the expanded project eligibility.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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