Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.

HB 60 requires the Texas Water Development Board to study ways to streamline the state environmental review process for flood control and drainage projects that qualify for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund (under Water Code Chapter 15). The Board must complete this study by January 1, 2027, and then implement new internal procedures to simplify the review process based on the study’s findings. This bill directly affects projects seeking flood infrastructure funding and aims to reduce delays in environmental reviews for these projects. The law expires September 1, 2027.