S.B. No. 2204 amends Section 15.008 of the Water Code to clarify the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the law regarding uniform grant and contract management, as outlined in Chapter 783 of the Government Code, does not apply to contracts under Subchapters B, C, F, H, I, K, and R. The previous language that excluded contracts related to economically distressed areas or nonborder colonias under Subchapter C has been removed.

The changes enacted by this bill will only apply to contracts entered into on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025. Contracts established before this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect prior to the enactment of this bill. This ensures a smooth transition and maintains the legal framework for existing contracts while updating the standards for future agreements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 15.008 (Water Code 15)
Senate Committee Report: Water Code 15.008 (Water Code 15)
Engrossed: Water Code 15.008 (Water Code 15)
House Committee Report: Water Code 15.008 (Water Code 15)
Enrolled: Water Code 15.008 (Water Code 15)