(a) An initial emergency authorization for the diversion and use of state water for a period of not more than 120 days under the Texas Water Code, §11.139, may be granted after notice to the governor and without the necessity of issuing the notice required for other water rights issued by the commission.
(b) Notice of the hearing at which the commission determines whether to affirm, modify or set aside the emergency authorization is not subject to the requirements of Texas Water Code §11.132, but such general notice of the hearing shall be given as the commission deems practicable and meets the requirements of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001. In the case of an emergency transfer, such notice shall be provided, at a minimum, to the water right holders whose right to use water is being temporarily transferred and to the governor.

Source Note: The provisions of this §295.156 adopted to be effective May 28, 1986, 11 TexReg 2326; amended to be effective February 21, 1999, 24 TexReg 969