Sec. 31.008. HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION. (a) The commission may hold an adjudicatory hearing on the application.
(b) The commission by rule shall provide for giving notice of a public hearing on a permit application. The rules for notice must include provisions for giving notice to local governments and interested persons.
(c) A hearing held under Subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with rules for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code. A person shall be allowed to participate in a hearing as a party under this section on a showing of sufficient interest or of an ability to contribute to the resolution of relevant issues.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations
Section 31.003. Permit From Commission
Section 31.004. Application for Permit
Section 31.005. Information Required of Applicant
Section 31.006. Contents of Permit Application
Section 31.007. Application Fee
Section 31.008. Hearing on Permit Application
Section 31.009. Delegation of Hearing Powers
Section 31.011. Pending Litigation
Section 31.012. Issuance of Permit
Section 31.013. Performance Standards
Section 31.014. Additional Permit Considerations
Section 31.015. Environmental Report
Section 31.016. Power to Enter Property