Section 16.145 - Interregional Water Supply Projects(a) The board shall identify, establish selection criteria for, and issue a request for proposals for water supply projects that benefit multiple water planning regions. Selection criteria established under this section must prioritize projects that:(1) maximize the use of private financial resources;(2) combine the financial resources of multiple water planning regions; and(3) have a substantial economic benefit to the regions served by:(A) affecting a large population;(B) creating jobs in the regions served; and(C) meeting a high percentage of the water supply needs of the water users served by the project.(b) The board and the commission shall enter into a memorandum of understanding for the expedited approval of permits for projects selected under this section.Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 752,Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2019.