This subchapter shall govern applications for financial assistance to groundwater districts or authorities under the Water Assistance Fund, established by Texas Water Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter B and Chapter 36, Subchapter L. The funding program described in this subchapter shall be known as the Groundwater District Loan Program. Unless in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, the provisions of Subchapter A of this title (relating to General Provisions) shall also apply to applications for financial assistance for the Groundwater District Loan Program.