(a) The governing body of a state agency, commission, or institution that is exempt from this chapter under § 2166.003 shall adopt and publish energy or water conservation design standards as provided by § 447.004 for a new building under the entity’s authority. The standards must be:
(1) consistent with those adopted by the commission for other state buildings; and
(2) prepared in cooperation and consultation with the state energy conservation office.
(b) The state energy conservation office shall assist the governing body of a state agency, commission, or institution subject to Subsection (a) in preparing energy conservation standards by providing technical assistance and advice.

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(c) The Texas Water Development Board shall assist the governing body of a state agency, commission, or institution described by Subsection (a) in preparing water conservation standards by providing technical assistance and advice.