Relating to the redesignation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee as the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee, the abolition of the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, and the composition and functions of the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee.
Impact
This bill will amend existing provisions in the Texas Water Code, specifically sections related to the advisory committee's composition and responsibilities. By consolidating these functions under the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee, the legislation seeks to improve coordination among state agencies involved in water management. The anticipated outcome is a more efficient allocation of resources and enhanced oversight of water supply projects across the state.
Summary
House Bill 3316 aims to redesignate the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee as the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee. This rebranding is part of a broader push to enhance the functionality of the committee and streamline its focus on water-related initiatives and funding. The bill also proposes the abolition of the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, signaling a shift in how Texas manages its water resources and infrastructure resiliency efforts.
Contention
Notably, the bill holds potential points of contention regarding the control and distribution of water resources, which have historically been a sensitive topic in Texas. Critics may argue about the implications of abolishing the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, raising concerns over diminished focus on infrastructure resilience in the face of climate change and population growth. This debate could center around the effectiveness of a single advisory committee managing both operational and strategic aspects of water management.
Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected
Water Code
Chapter 15. Texas Water Assistance Program
Section: 431
Section: 438
Section: 506
Section: 540
Chapter 16. Provisions Generally Applicable To Water Development
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Relating to the redesignation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee as the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee, the abolition of the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, and the composition and functions of the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee.
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