Texas Water Code Title 3, Chapter 46 - Red River Compact

• Texas Section 46.001 - Ratification
  The Red River Compact, the text of which is set out in Section 46.013 of this code, is ratified and confirmed in all respects after...
• Texas Section 46.002 - Original Copy
  An original copy of the compact is on file in the office of the secretary of state. Added by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 551,...
• Texas Section 46.003 - 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 IX...
• Texas Section 46.004 - Term Of Office
  The appointed commissioner holds office for a term of six years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. Added by Acts 1979,...
• Texas Section 46.005 - Oath
  The appointed commissioner shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall also take an oath to faithfully perform his or her duties as commissioner....
• Texas Section 46.006 - Compensation; Expenses
  (a) The appointed commissioner is entitled to receive as compensation $15,600 a year until otherwise provided by legislative appropriation and is entitled to reimbursement for...
• Texas Section 46.007 - Powers And Duties
  The appointed commissioner is responsible for administering the provisions of the compact and has all the powers and duties prescribed by the compact. Added by...
• Texas Section 46.0071 - 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 46.008 - Executive Director
  (a) The executive director of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission or a designated representative selected from the staff of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation...
• Texas Section 46.009 - Employees; Administrative Expenses
  The commissioners, in conjunction with other members of the commission and as authorized by the legislature, may employ engineering and clerical personnel and may incur...
• Texas Section 46.010 - Cooperation Of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
  The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission shall cooperate with the commissioners in the performance of their duties and shall furnish them any factual data and...
• Texas Section 46.011 - Notification Of Other Parties; Copies
  The governor shall notify the Governor of Arkansas, the Governor of Louisiana, the Governor of Oklahoma, and the President of the United States of the...
• Texas Section 46.012 - Time When Compact Binding
  The compact is binding and obligatory when it is ratified by the legislatures of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma and consented to by the United States...
• Texas Section 46.013 - Text Of Compact
  The Red River Compact reads as follows: "PREAMBLE "The States of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, pursuant to the acts of their respective Governors or...

Last modified: September 28, 2016