In accordance with the Agriculture Code of Texas, §201.203, a district, all or part of which is located within an area approved in accordance with §521. 5 of this title (relating to Priorities) may be considered eligible to administer technical assistance programs under these sections upon presentation of evidence satisfactory to the state board that such district is able to provide and supervise technical assistance to landowners and operators within its jurisdiction subject to availability of funds, and upon justification of the need for funds based upon current fund balances of the district.