Publications, Forms, Rules and General Information on Districts

• Commission Rules
• Expedited Review Request for Districts
• Forms and Documents for Water Districts
• General Information on Districts
• Publications for Water Districts

If the publication you are interested in is not yet available for viewing online, see the TCEQ Publications Catalog for ordering information. Help with PDF files is available.

• GI-043 Texas Water Districts: A General Guide
• Annual Filing Affidavit (TCEQ-0723)
• Annual Financial Report (TCEQ-0722)
• Financial Reporting Requirements for Districts and River Authorities (RG-378)
• Water District Financial Management Guide (RG-080)

• Developer's Bond Application Report Format (RG-178) - A comprehensive outline, containing TCEQ engineering report requirements (Texas Water Code §49.181b) for a bond application. Includes information on developer reimbursements, on retail water, wastewater, or drainage projects, and requirements for when the project feasibility is based on growth.

• "Financial Dormancy and Filing Affidavit" (TCEQ-0447) - File financial dormancy filing affidavit with the Commission by January 31st (Texas Water Code §49.197)

• "Registration Form for Board Members of Water Districts and Authorities in Texas" (TCEQ-0179) - The registration form for board members of water districts and authorities in Texas is to be submitted within 30 days after election or appointment (Texas Water Code §49.054).

• Expedited Review - Non-Developer Projects (TCEQ-20165) - Certificate Justifying 45-Day Expedited Review

• Expedited Review - Developer Projects (TCEQ-20166) - Certificate Justifying 60-Day Expedited Review

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Expedited Review Request for Districts

• Requirements for Creation of Municipal Utility Districts A list designed to ensure a 120-day expedited review of a submitted district creation application. (TCEQ-20380)

• Requirements for Escrow Release Application Expedited Review Form Submitted for a 60-Day Expedited Review Process. (TCEQ-20381)

• Requirements for Surplus Funds Application Expedited Review Form Submitted for a 60-Day Expedited Review Process. (TCEQ-20382)

The TCEQ Rules are a part of Texas Administrative Code, Title 30 (30 TAC) and are broken down into Chapters. The following rules relating to Utilities and Districts can be accessed through the TCEQ Rules page.

• Chapter 290 - Water Hygiene (Drinking Water)
• Chapter 291 - Water Rates
• Chapter 292 - River Authorities
• Chapter 293 - Water Districts

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• Water Utilities Database Web Guide
• District Director Qualifications Chart (See Page 7 of 12 of "99-01.pdf.")
• Common General Law District Powers
• List of Texas Water Districts

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