Relating to prioritization of requests for financial assistance from certain funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board.

HB 1344 requires the Texas Water Development Board to prioritize financial assistance requests from municipalities located within 50 miles of an "area of high growth" when distributing funds from specific revolving funds under the Water Code. This directly affects eligible Texas municipalities near rapidly developing regions. The bill mandates the Board give these requests priority to the extent allowed by federal law, without changing existing eligibility criteria. Applications submitted before the bill's effective date (September 1, 2025) will follow prior rules, while new applications after that date must follow this priority system.