The commissioner, in conjunction with the other members of the commission and as authorized by legislative appropriation, may employ engineering and clerical personnel and may incur necessary office expenses and other expenses incidental to the proper performance of his duties and the proper administration of the compact. However, the commissioner shall not incur any financial obligation on behalf of the state until the legislature has authorized and appropriated money for the obligation.
Official text of the Texas Water Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.