Texas § 16.145 INTERREGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS.

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§ 16.145 — INTERREGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS.

Texas § 16.145

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Tex. Water Code Code Ann. § 16.145 (2026).

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Sec. 16.145. INTERREGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS.

(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 proje

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Sec. 16.145. INTERREGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS. (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.