Rule Proposals
Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment.
- Pending Proposals
- Proposals
- Pending Adoptions
- Adoptions
Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment. The public comment period usually lasts for 30 days after the publication date. After the public comment period has closed, staff evaluates all comments and makes appropriate changes to the proposed rule. The draft adoption is then filed with the Chief Clerk and moved to Pending Adoptions.
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2023-135-330-WS | House Bill (HB) 3060 Implementation and Minor Program Updates Amend §281.5 to require an electronic copy of permit applications; repeal obsolete rules from Chapter 281; promulgate rules related to House Bill 3060 in Chapters 328, 330, and 335; correct outdated citations in Chapter 330 and 335. |
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2024-006-230-OW | Groundwater Certification Requirements Currently, municipalities and counties may require certification during the plat application and approval process that adequate groundwater is available for a proposed subdivision if groundwater under the land is the source of water supply. Senate Bill 2440, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023 amended Local Government Code (LGC), §212.0101 and §232.0032 to require groundwater certification during the platting process with limited exceptions (outlined in the statute). |
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2023-121-116-AI | Clarification of Nonattainment New Source Review NOx Requirements in El Paso County In response to a commitment letter to EPA, the proposed rulemaking will amend §116.150(e) to clarify the waiver applicability to the NOx standards for the El Paso nonattainment area. |
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2023-138-311-OW | Amendment of Chapter 311, Subchapter H Amendment of Chapter 311, Subchapter H, to establish the permitting and financial assurance requirements for the Coke Stevenson Scenic Riverway. |