# Tex. Water Code § 46.009: EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.009

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Water Code § 46.009
- **Heading:** EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code wa / Chapter 46 / Section 46.009

## Text

The commissioners, in conjunction with other members of the commission and as authorized by the legislature, may employ engineering and clerical personnel and may incur necessary office expenses for the appointed commissioner and other expenses incident to the proper performance of their duties and the proper administration of the compact. However, the commissioner shall not incur any financial obligation on behalf of this state until the legislature has authorized and appropriated money for the obligation.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Water Code § 46.001 § 46.001. RATIFICATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.001.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.002 § 46.002. ORIGINAL COPY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.002.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.003 § 46.003. COMMISSIONER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.003.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.004 § 46.004. TERM OF OFFICE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.004.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.005 § 46.005. OATH.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.005.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.006 § 46.006. COMPENSATION; EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.006.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.007 § 46.007. POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.007.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.008 § 46.008. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.008.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.009 § 46.009. EMPLOYEES; ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.009.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.010 § 46.010. COOPERATION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.010.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.011 § 46.011. NOTIFICATION OF OTHER PARTIES; COPIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.011.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.012 § 46.012. TIME WHEN COMPACT BINDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.012.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.013 § 46.013. TEXT OF COMPACT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.013.md)
- [Tex. Water Code § 46.0071 § 46.0071. NOTICE OF COMPACT MEETINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cwa_C46_S46.0071.md)

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