Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

HB 3781 allows the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for water supply or sewer projects in economically distressed areas where certain model rules (adopted later) don't apply. It specifically helps communities developed before those model rules were created, easing access to funding for aging infrastructure. The bill amends two sections of the Water Code to remove barriers for these older communities seeking water/sanitation project support. It directly affects local governments and residents in economically struggling regions with pre-existing infrastructure. The policy change focuses on expanding eligibility for existing funding programs without altering regulatory standards.