The bill, S.B. No. 1289, amends Section 15.502(b) of the Texas Water Code to expand the permissible uses of the Texas water fund. Specifically, it adds a new provision allowing the board to transfer money to the flood infrastructure fund established under Subchapter I. This addition is marked as (4-a) the flood infrastructure fund established under Subchapter I;, which enhances the fund's capacity to address flood-related infrastructure needs. The bill does not delete any existing provisions but rather builds upon the current framework by including this new funding option. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing for a more comprehensive approach to managing Texas's water resources and infrastructure in light of flood risks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 15.502 (Water Code 15)