Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Development Board may use money in the economically distressed areas account.

SB 2591 clarifies how the Texas Water Development Board can use funds from the economically distressed areas account. It specifically permits the board to provide financial assistance to local governments (political subdivisions) for water and sewer infrastructure projects in economically distressed communities, including funding for state participation in federal programs targeting these areas. The bill also allows account funds to cover platting or replatting costs for older developments that need to connect to public water/sewer systems. This change modifies existing funding rules but does not create new eligibility criteria or programs. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.