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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE MANAGER OF FISCAL SERVICES AND CONTROLLER; VICE PRESIDENT, SERVICES; AND THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BRAZOS BOARD FOR ITS REVIEW PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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