Sec. 203.057. FEASIBILITY STUDIES. (a) The board shall establish a process for providing to persons submitting project proposals assistance in locating a person with expertise in hydrology, water resources, or another technical area pertinent to the evaluation of water supply to conduct a feasibility study for a project using a water yield model as described by Section 203.053(b).
(b) The board may:
(1) dedicate a portion of the money appropriated to the board that it considers appropriate to fund part or all of a feasibility study under this section; and
(2) establish procedures to distribute the money under Subdivision (1).
(c) To receive funding for a feasibility study under Subsection (b), a person must submit to the board an application for funding that includes a statement of the project's anticipated impact on water resources.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 61 (H.B. 1808), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Soil and Water Conservation
Chapter 203 - Water Supply Enhancement
Subchapter C. General Powers and Duties of Board
Section 203.052. Notice and Hearing
Section 203.053. Criteria for Accepting and Prioritizing Water Supply Enhancement Projects
Section 203.054. Amending Plan