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TITLE 31NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PART 10TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
CHAPTER 361REGIONAL FLOOD PLANNING
SUBCHAPTER CREGIONAL FLOOD PLAN REQUIREMENTS
RULE §361.31Description of the Existing Natural Flood Mitigation Features and Constructed Major Flood Infrastructure in the Region

(a) Regional flood plans shall include a general description of the location, condition, adequacy, and functionality of major flood related infrastructure within the FPR including, but not limited to:

  (1) natural features, including:

    (A) rivers and tributaries;

    (B) wetlands;

    (C) playa lakes;

    (D) parks and preserves; and

    (E) natural coastal features.

  (2) constructed flood infrastructure, including:

    (A) dams and reservoirs that provide flood protection;

    (B) levees;

    (C) low water crossings;

    (D) bridges;

    (E) stormwater management systems including storm drains, inlets, tunnels, and pump stations;

    (F) detention and retention ponds;

    (G) constructed coastal infrastructure; and

    (H) any other flood-related infrastructure.

(b) Please provide a general description by general geographic location (e.g., within political subdivisions) of the condition and functionality of key natural flood mitigation features or major flood infrastructure by feature type and provide the name of the owner and operator of the flood infrastructure. For non-functional or deficient natural flood mitigation features or major flood infrastructure, explain in general, the reasons for the features or infrastructure being non-functional or deficient by feature type.


Source Note: The provisions of this §361.31 adopted to be effective June 10, 2020, 45 TexReg 3792; amended to be effective November 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 6360

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