Sec. 17.902. REVIEW OF APPLICATION FOR AND APPROVAL OF GRANT. (a) In reviewing an application by a political subdivision for a grant, the board shall consider:
(1) the degree to which the political subdivision has used other available resources to finance the use for which the application is being made;
(2) the willingness and ability of the political subdivision to raise revenue;
(3) the commitment of the political subdivision to water conservation; and
(4) the benefits that will be gained by making the grant.
(b) To approve a grant to a political subdivision, the board must find that:
(1) the grant funds will supplement rather than replace money of the political subdivision;
(2) the public interest is served by providing the grant; and
(3) the grant will further water conservation in the state.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1103, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 200, Sec. 19(r), eff. Sept. 1, 2003; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 352, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
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