Texas HB1412 amends the Water Code to specify the location of public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental.

Texas HB1412 amends Section 5.554 of the Water Code to change the location requirements for public meetings regarding certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The executive director may hold public meetings in the county where the facility is located or proposed. A public meeting must be held if requested by a member of the legislature representing the area or if substantial public interest is determined. Meetings requested by legislators must occur in the house district where the facility is located or proposed.

Texas HB1412 amends the Water Code to specify the location of public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental.

Texas HB1412 amends Section 5.554 of the Water Code to change the location requirements for public meetings regarding certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The executive director may hold public meetings in the county where the facility is located or proposed. A public meeting must be held if requested by a member of the legislature representing the area or if substantial public interest is determined. Meetings requested by legislators must occur in the house district where the facility is located or proposed.