Texas Water Code Title 3, Chapter 42 - Pecos River Compact

• Texas Section 42.001 - Ratification
  The Pecos River Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 42.010 of this code, was ratified by the legislature of this state...
• Texas Section 42.002 - 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 42.003 - 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 V...
• Texas Section 42.004 - Term Of Office
  The commissioner holds office for a term of six years and until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110,...
• Texas Section 42.005 - 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 42.006 - Compensation; Expenses
  The commissioner is entitled to compensation as provided by legislative appropriation. He is entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred while traveling in the discharge...
• Texas Section 42.007 - Employees; Administrative Expenses
  The commissioner may employ engineering, legal, and clerical personnel as necessary to protect the interest of the state and to carry out and enforce the...
• Texas Section 42.0071 - 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 42.008 - Powers And Duties
  (a) The commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact, and he has all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact. (b)...
• Texas Section 42.009 - 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 42.010 - Text Of Compact
  The Pecos River Compact reads as follows: PECOS RIVER COMPACT Entered Into by the States of NEW MEXICO and TEXAS Santa Fe, New Mexico December...

Last modified: September 28, 2016