Sec. 16.346. EXAMINATION OF ABILITY OF A DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND FINANCING. (a) In connection with an application under Subchapter K, Chapter 17, of this code, the board may consider and make any necessary investigations and inquiries as to the feasibility of creating a conservation and reclamation district under Article XVI, Section 59, of the Texas Constitution to provide, in lieu of financial assistance under the application, water supply and sewer services in the area covered by the application through issuance of district bonds to be sold on the regular bond market.
(b) In carrying out its authority under this section, the board may require the applicant to provide necessary information to assist the board in making a determination as to the feasibility of creating a district to provide the services and financing covered by the application.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 624, Sec. 2.13.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle C - Water Development
Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development
Subchapter J. Economically Distressed Areas
Section 16.343. Minimum State Standards and Model Political Subdivision Rules
Section 16.345. Authority to Participate in Program
Section 16.346. Examination of Ability of a District to Provide Services and Financing
Section 16.347. Requirement of Imposition of Distressed Areas Water Financing Fee
Section 16.348. Setting of Fee by Political Subdivision; Lien; Delinquent Fees
Section 16.350. Eligible Counties and Municipalities to Adopt Rules
Section 16.351. Contract Preference
Section 16.352. Enforcement of Rules
Section 16.354. Attorney General Enforcement
Section 16.355. Authority Over Facilities
Section 16.356. Use of Revenue From Operation of Water Supply or Sewer Service Projects