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HB 1222, if passed, would modify the Water Code (Section
16.053) by exempting certain financial assistance programs from being subject
to water loss audits. The various financial programs which could be used to
fund water projects are listed under Chapter 15 of the code. The programs which
would be exempted are the Water Bond Insurance Program, Research and Planning
Program, Financial Assistance for Water Pollution Control and, Program for
Water and Wastewater Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged Rural Communities.
The rationale behind HB 1222 is a reasonable one, in that
programs which have nothing to do with water supply projects have no reason to
be subject to water loss audits. However, since this bill is essentially
procedural, and does not positively, nor negatively affect our principles, we
are neutral on HB 1222.