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House Bill 2374 |
House Author: Guillen et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-09 |
Senate Sponsor: Lucio |
House Bill 2374 amends the Water Code to authorize a political subdivision to use financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account to pay the costs of connecting a residence to a public water supply system or sanitary sewer system constructed with financial assistance, the costs of installing yard water service connections, the costs of installing indoor plumbing facilities and fixtures, necessary connection and permit fees, and necessary costs related to the design of plumbing improvements. The bill allows assistance to be provided only to residents who demonstrate an inability to pay for improvements. It authorizes the Texas Water Development Board to seek reimbursement if the board determines that an ineligible resident has received assistance.