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Recent News About Texas Water Development Board
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Texas Water Development Board approves funds for East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance totaling $14,012,500 to the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation in Cameron County. The funding includes $4,265,000 in financing and $9,747,500 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This support will be used for planning, designing, and constructing improvements to the water system.
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Texas Water Development Board approves nearly $99 million in funding for infrastructure projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance totaling $98,724,653 for various water and wastewater projects across the state. The funding allocations are as follows:
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Texas Water Development Board approves $4.97 million for Angelina County water project
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance amounting to $4,966,000 for the Angelina and Neches River Authority in Angelina County. This funding, sourced from the Rural Water Assistance Fund, is designated for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water system project.
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Texas approves $2.5M for Brazosport reservoir expansion planning
AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance amounting to $2,500,000 for the Brazosport Water Supply Corporation in Brazoria County. This funding, sourced from the Texas Water Development Fund, is designated for the planning phase of a reservoir expansion project.
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Texas Water Development Board approves $2.11 million for Huntington drinking water project
AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance totaling $2,110,000 for the City of Huntington in Angelina County. This assistance includes $310,000 in financing and $1,800,000 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The funds will be used for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a drinking water project.
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Texas Water Development Board approves $7.2 million for De Kalb's water system improvements
AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance totaling $7,174,307 for the City of De Kalb in Bowie County. The funding includes $3,200,000 in financing and $3,974,307 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This support will be used for the planning, design, and construction of a water system improvement project.
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Texas Water Development Board Seeks Public Input for Texas Water Fund
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking public input to aid in the implementation of the Texas Water Fund, as reported on February 28, 2024. The Texas Water Fund was approved by Texas voters through Proposition 6 in November 2023, allocating $1 billion for water infrastructure upgrades, innovative water supply projects, and a statewide water public awareness program.In a statement, the TWDB announced, "Of the $1 billion appropriated to the Texas Water Fund, the TWDB must allocate at least $250 million to the New Water Supply for Texas Fund to implement...
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Texas Water Development Board Executive Administrator Jeff Walker to retire
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) announced today that Jeff Walker, the Executive Administrator, will retire on March 5, 2024, after nearly eight years at the helm of the agency and over three decades with the TWDB.As one of the longest-serving TWDB Executive Administrators, Walker's tenure was marked by innovative vision and a commitment to transparency and results-driven achievements. TWDB Chairwoman Brooke Paup expressed her gratitude, saying, “Jeff’s steadfast leadership and unwavering dedication to Texas water these many years helped transform our agency and...