Tex. Water Code § 152.101: AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ENERGY OR WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM.

(a) A river authority may undertake, sponsor, initiate, coordinate, or otherwise participate in a program intended to conserve electric energy or water, including a program that:

(1) encourages the more efficient use of electric energy or water;

(2) reduces the total use of electric energy or water; or

(3) reduces maximum total electric generating capacity requirements through load management techniques.

(b) A determination by the board of directors of a river authority that a program described by Subsection (a) is intended and expected to accomplish a purpose described by that subsection is conclusive with respect to whether the program serves the stated purpose.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 26, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.