Model Subdivision Rules (MSR) Training

• Training Presentations
• Statutes and Rules
• Documents
• Additional Info

Welcome to the Local Government Training for Model Subdivision Rules.

The training will take approximately 20 minutes.  By rule, the training may be required of any county or municipality that wants to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board's Economically Distressed Areas Program.

Training Presentation in English

• For Border Counties
  • MSR Training Course
  • MSR Training Course
• For Non-Border Counties
  • MSR Training Course with Narration
  • MSR Training Course
  • MSR Training Course

Presentación en Español

• Curso de Formación MSR
• Curso de Formación MSR

Statutes and Rules

• Chapter 212, Local Government Code
• Chapter 232, Local Government Code
• Chapter 16, Subchapter J Water Code
• Chapter 17, Subchapter K, Water Code
• 31 Texas Administrative Code, Part 10, Chapter 364 (Model Subdivision Rules)

Documents

• Affidavit of Training (TWDB-0404)
• Certification of MSR Adoption and Enforcement (TWDB-0403)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Plat Approval Process Flow Charts:
  • Border
  • Non Border
  • Steps & Timelines for local adoption of MSRs
• Sample Local Model Subdivision Rules:
  • City of Laredo
  • Hidalgo County
  • Kerr County
  • Nueces County
  • San Patricio County
  • Counties That Previously Adopted MSRs
• Sample Service Agreement:
  • Water
  • Wastewater
  • Irrevocable Letter of Credit

Additional Information

• State Agency Resources on Colonias/Border Issues
  • Attorney General of Texas
  • Legislative Budget Board
  • Texas Commission of Environmental Quality
  • Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs
  • Texas Department of State Health Services
  • Texas Secretary of State
  • State Energy Conservation Office
• Federal Agency Resources
  • North American Development Bank
• Contact us with any questions on MSRs or EDAP.