The bill, H.B. No. 4460, amends the definition of "flood project" within the Texas Water Code to expand the types of projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund. Specifically, it adds new categories of projects that can be considered for funding, including the construction of multi-purpose flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure projects. These new projects are designed to control, divert, capture, or impound various types of water, such as floodwater and stormwater, and to treat and distribute this water to create an additional source of water supply.

In the amended definition, the bill removes the phrase "and" from the previous list of eligible activities and adds a new category (E) that emphasizes the construction of infrastructure capable of managing multiple water sources. This change aims to enhance the state's flood management capabilities and promote innovative solutions that integrate flood control with water supply needs. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 15.531 (Water Code 15)