Texas HB3217 amends the Water Code to enhance public comment procedures for permit applications under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Texas HB3217 amends Section 5.555 of the Water Code to revise the process for responding to and considering public comments on permit applications. The executive director must respond to each relevant public comment on a preliminary decision. The chief clerk must then transmit the executive director's decision, public comments, and responses to comments to the applicant, commenters, and those on the mailing list. The commission must consider all public comments when deciding on an action related to an application.

Texas HB3217 amends the Water Code to enhance public comment procedures for permit applications under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Texas HB3217 amends Section 5.555 of the Water Code to revise the process for responding to and considering public comments on permit applications. The executive director must respond to each relevant public comment on a preliminary decision. The chief clerk must then transmit the executive director's decision, public comments, and responses to comments to the applicant, commenters, and those on the mailing list. The commission must consider all public comments when deciding on an action related to an application.