Texas Water Code - WATER § 15.437. Prioritization of Projects by Board

(1) serve a large population;

(2) provide assistance to a diverse urban and rural population;

(3) provide regionalization;  or

(4) meet a high percentage of the water supply needs of the water users to be served by the project.

(1) the local contribution to be made to finance the project, including the up-front capital to be provided by the applicant;

(2) the financial capacity of the applicant to repay the financial assistance provided;

(3) the ability of the board and the applicant to timely leverage state financing with local and federal funding;

(4) whether there is an emergency need for the project, taking into consideration whether:

(5) if the applicant is applying for financial assistance for the project under Subchapter Q, whether the applicant is ready to proceed with the project at the time of the application, including whether:

(6) the demonstrated or projected effect of the project on water conservation, including preventing the loss of water, taking into consideration, if applicable, whether the applicant has filed a water audit with the board under Section 16.0121 that demonstrates that the applicant is accountable with regard to reducing water loss and increasing efficiency in the distribution of water;  and

(7) the priority given the project by the applicable regional water planning group under Section 15.436.