Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board on the costs of developing flood infrastructure in this state.

HB 68 requires the Texas Water Development Board to study the costs of building flood infrastructure across Texas. The study must map areas with high development costs (high-cost drainage zones), analyze factors like soil conditions, permits, and materials, and create a cost "heat map" showing regional variations. It will also evaluate flood protection options (like drainage systems and natural restoration) and project future costs using NOAA weather data. The findings, due by December 2026, will help communities and local governments in high-cost areas plan and secure funding for flood infrastructure.