Sec. 5.273. DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL. (a) The counsel shall represent the public interest and be a party to all proceedings before the commission.
(b) The counsel may recommend needed legislative and regulatory changes.
Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.001, eff. Sept. 1, 1985; Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 708, Sec. 1, eff. Aug. 28, 1989; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 1.23, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Subchapter G. Office of Public Interest Counsel
Section 5.271. Creation and General Responsibility of the Office of Public Interest Counsel
Section 5.272. Public Interest Counsel
Section 5.2725. Annual Report; Performance Measures
Section 5.273. Duties of the Public Interest Counsel