Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0151
This is the official text of Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 11.0151, part of Texas’s Parks and Wildlife Code — governs state parks, hunting, and fishing.
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§ 11.0151. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, "major decision" means a decision in which a vote is taken on:
(1) a rule;
(2) a proclamation;
(3) a contract;
(4) a budget;
(5) a grant;
(6) a development plan for a geographical area managed by the department;
(7) a memorandum of understanding with another governmental entity; or
(8) any other issue as determined by the commission.
(b) The commission shall develop and implement policies that will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.
(c) The commission, or any committee of the commission with at least five commission members serving on the committee, shall provide an opportunity for public testimony in an open meeting before making a major decision.
(1) a rule;
(2) a proclamation;
(3) a contract;
(4) a budget;
(5) a grant;
(6) a development plan for a geographical area managed by the department;
(7) a memorandum of understanding with another governmental entity; or
(8) any other issue as determined by the commission.
(b) The commission shall develop and implement policies that will provide the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the commission and to speak on any issue under the jurisdiction of the commission.
(c) The commission, or any committee of the commission with at least five commission members serving on the committee, shall provide an opportunity for public testimony in an open meeting before making a major decision.
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