Sec. 31.008.  HEARING ON PERMIT APPLICATION.  (a)  The commission may hold an adjudicatory hearing on the application.
(b)  The commission by rule shall provide for giving notice of a public hearing on a permit application.  The rules for notice must include provisions for giving notice to local governments and interested persons.
(c)  A hearing held under Subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with rules for contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  A person shall be allowed to participate in a hearing as a party under this section on a showing of sufficient interest or of an ability to contribute to the resolution of relevant issues.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(49), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.