Texas Water Code Title 3, Chapter 41 - Rio Grande Compact

• Texas Section 41.001 - Ratification
  The Rio Grande Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 41.009 of this code, was ratified by the legislature of this state...
• Texas Section 41.002 - Original Copy
  An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58,...
• Texas Section 41.003 - Commissioner
  The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint a commissioner to represent this state on the commission established by Article XII...
• Texas Section 41.004 - Term Of Office
  The commissioner holds office for a term of six (6) years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p....
• Texas Section 41.005 - Oath
  The commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his duties as commissioner. Acts 1971, 62nd...
• Texas Section 41.006 - Compensation; Expenses
  The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by legislative appropriation. On submission of detailed, sworn accounts, he is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses...
• Texas Section 41.007 - Employees; Administrative Expenses
  The commissioner, in conjunction with the other members of the commission and as authorized by legislative appropriation, may employ engineering and clerical personnel and may...
• Texas Section 41.008 - Powers And Duties
  The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact, and he has all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact. Acts 1971,...
• Texas Section 41.0081 - Notice Of Compact Meetings
  For informational purposes, the commissioner shall file with the secretary of state notice of compact meetings for publication in the Texas Register. Added by Acts...
• Texas Section 41.0082 - Cooperation Of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
  The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission shall cooperate with the commissioner in the performance of his duties and shall furnish him any available data and...
• Texas Section 41.009 - Text Of Compact
  The Rio Grande Compact reads as follows: RIO GRANDE COMPACT The State of Colorado, the State of New Mexico, and the State of Texas, desiring...

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