Texas HB482 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify state representatives and senators of certain administrative actions.

Texas HB482 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify state representatives and senators of certain administrative actions. Specifically, the commission must notify the relevant state representatives and senators when it decides to impose a penalty for a violation. Additionally, before approving an administrative order or agreement to settle an enforcement action, the commission must allow public comment, publish notice of the opportunity to comment, and notify the relevant state representatives and senators.

Texas HB482 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify state representatives and senators of certain administrative actions.

Texas HB482 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify state representatives and senators of certain administrative actions. Specifically, the commission must notify the relevant state representatives and senators when it decides to impose a penalty for a violation. Additionally, before approving an administrative order or agreement to settle an enforcement action, the commission must allow public comment, publish notice of the opportunity to comment, and notify the relevant state representatives and senators.