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Texas Water Code - WATER § 16.145. Interregional Water Supply Projects

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

(a) The board shall identify, establish selection criteria for, and issue a request for proposals for water supply projects that benefit multiple water planning regions.  Selection criteria established under this section must prioritize projects that:

(1) maximize the use of private financial resources;

(2) combine the financial resources of multiple water planning regions;  and

(3) have a substantial economic benefit to the regions served by:

(A) affecting a large population;

(B) creating jobs in the regions served;  and

(C) meeting a high percentage of the water supply needs of the water users served by the project.

(b) The board and the commission shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for the expedited approval of permits for projects selected under this section.

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