Tex. Water Code § 44.007: EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

The members may make investigations and appoint engineering, legal, and clerical employees as necessary to protect the interest of this state and to carry out and enforce the compact. They may incur necessary office expenses and other expenses incident to the proper performance of their duties and the proper administration of the compact.

Acts 1971, 62nd Leg., p. 110, ch. 58, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 30, 1971.