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Texas Water Code - WATER § 15.440. Reporting and Transparency Requirements

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Not later than December 1 of each even-numbered year, the board shall provide a report to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house of representatives, and members of the legislature regarding the use of the fund, including the use of the fund to support projects that are for rural political subdivisions or agricultural water conservation or that are designed for water conservation or reuse as required by Section 15.434(b).

(b) The board shall post the following information on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the fund and regularly update the information posted:

(1) the progress made in developing needed water supply statewide and for the benefit of each regional water planning area;

(2) for each regional water planning area, a description of each project funded through bonds supported by a bond enhancement agreement entered into under Section 15.435, including:

(A) the expected date of completion of the project;

(B) the current status of the project;

(C) the amount of bonds issued and the terms of the bonds;

(D) a summary of the terms of the bond enhancement agreement;  and

(E) the status of repayment of any loan provided in connection with the project, including an assessment of the risk of default based on a standard risk rating system;

(3) a description of the investment portfolio of the fund;

(4) the expenses incurred in investing money in the fund;

(5) the rate of return on the investment of money in the fund;

(6) a description of the point system for prioritizing projects established by the board under Section 15.437(b) and the number of points awarded by the board for each project;

(7)  the administrative and operating expenses incurred by the board in developing the state water plan and providing financial assistance for projects included in the plan;  and

(8) any other information required by board rule.

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