This subchapter shall govern applications for loans of financial assistance to rural communities for the construction of water and wastewater facilities under the rural community water and wastewater loan fund established by Texas Water Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter O. The funding program described in this subchapter shall be known as the Pilot Program for Water and Wastewater Loans to Rural Communities. Unless in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter, the provisions of Subchapter A of this chapter shall also apply to applications for financial assistance from the Pilot Program for Water and Wastewater Loans to Rural Communities.