SB 1289

AN ACT relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.

Bill Text

relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 15.502(b), Water Code, is amended to
(b)  The board may use the fund only to transfer money to:
(1)  the water assistance fund established under
(2)  the new water supply for Texas fund established
(3)  the state water implementation fund for Texas
established under Subchapter G;
(4)  the state water implementation revenue fund for
Texas established under Subchapter H;
(4-a)  the flood infrastructure fund established under
(5)  a revolving fund established under Subchapter J;
(6)  the rural water assistance fund established under
(7)  the statewide water public awareness account
established under Section 16.027;
(8)  the Texas Water Development Fund II water
financial assistance account established under Section 17.959; and
(9)  the Texas Water Development Fund II state
participation account established under Section 17.957.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.

Nov 10, 2025

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