Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 341.035. Approved Plans Required for Public Water Supplies

(1) a business plan for the system; and

(2) the plans and specifications for the system.

(1) shall review the business plan; and

(2) may order the prospective owner or operator of the system to provide adequate financial assurance of ability to operate the system in accordance with applicable laws and rules, in the form of a bond or as specified by the commission, unless the executive director finds that the business plan demonstrates adequate financial capability.

(1) is a county;

(2) is a retail public utility as defined by Section 13.002, Water Code, unless that person is a utility as defined by that section;

(3) has executed an agreement with a political subdivision to transfer the ownership and operation of the water supply system to the political subdivision;

(4) is a Class A utility, as defined by Section 13.002, Water Code, that has applied for or been granted an amendment of a certificate of convenience and necessity under Section 13.258, Water Code, for the area in which the construction of the public drinking water supply system will operate; or

(5) is a noncommunity nontransient water system and the person has demonstrated financial assurance under Chapter 361 or 382 of this code or Chapter 26, Water Code.