Texas HB5172 amends Water Code to modify procedures for public notice and hearings on district creation or land addition applications.

Texas HB5172 revises Section 49.011 of the Water Code to change the process for public notice and hearings regarding applications for the creation of a district or the addition of land to a district. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must issue a notice when an application is administratively complete. The commission can proceed without a public hearing if no request is made within 30 days. If a hearing is necessary, the commission must inform all parties of the time and place. Affected taxing units or water/wastewater service providers must post a bond if they request a hearing.

Texas HB5172 amends Water Code to modify procedures for public notice and hearings on district creation or land addition applications.

Texas HB5172 revises Section 49.011 of the Water Code to change the process for public notice and hearings regarding applications for the creation of a district or the addition of land to a district. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must issue a notice when an application is administratively complete. The commission can proceed without a public hearing if no request is made within 30 days. If a hearing is necessary, the commission must inform all parties of the time and place. Affected taxing units or water/wastewater service providers must post a bond if they request a hearing.