Sec. 384.015. PROCEDURE FOR FILING AND APPROVAL OF PETITION. (a) A regional council of governments may authorize by resolution the submission of a petition to the commission requesting the creation of an organization under this chapter.
(b) The petition shall contain sufficient information to permit a determination of compliance with the provisions of this chapter and shall include a copy of the proposed bylaws and a plan for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) The commission shall review the petition for compliance with this chapter and hold a hearing in the region to obtain public comment on the petition.
(d) The commission shall approve the petition and creation of the organization if, after hearing, it finds that the requirements of this chapter are met and that such creation would be in the public interest.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 128, Sec. 1, eff. May 11, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.206, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Chapter 384 - Area Emission Reduction Credit Organizations
Section 384.003. Establishment of Organization
Section 384.004. Functions; Organization
Section 384.005. Offset Requirements
Section 384.006. Location Restriction
Section 384.008. Board of Directors
Section 384.009. Removal for Cause
Section 384.010. Conflict of Interest
Section 384.012. Powers and Duties
Section 384.014. Annual Report
Section 384.015. Procedure for Filing and Approval of Petition