The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $157,962,462. Of this funding, $2,000,236 was earmarked for rural water projects.

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Austin – January 23, 2014 – The Texas Water Development Board approved financial assistance for much needed water and wastewater projects across the state. The communities receiving assistance range from small and mid-sized towns to the state's largest city - Houston. The projects funded by TWDB will allow these communities to address drought-related water shortages, upgrade aging infrastructure, reduce water loss, and provide first-time sewer service.

• $191,223 loan to the City of Dell City (Hudspeth County) to finance wastewater system improvements;
• $674,013 loan to the Angelina -and- Neches River Authority (Angelina County) to finance wastewater system improvements;
• $55,005,000 loan to the City of Houston (Harris County) to finance wastewater system improvements;
• $70,754,904 loan to the City of Houston (Harris County) to finance water system improvements;
• $1,135,000 loan to the Pleasant Springs Water Supply Corporation (Anderson County) to finance water system improvements;
• $30,202,322 loan to the City of McAllen (Hidalgo County) to finance wastewater system improvements.

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional planning, and preparing the State Water Plan for the development of the state's water resources. TWDB administers cost-effective financial programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.