Section 36.1011 - Emergency Rules(a) A board may adopt an emergency rule without prior notice or hearing, or with an abbreviated notice and hearing, if the board:(1) finds that a substantial likelihood of imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare, or a requirement of state or federal law, requires adoption of a rule on less than 20 days' notice; and(2) prepares a written statement of the reasons for its finding under Subdivision (1).(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c), a rule adopted under this section may not be effective for longer than 90 days.(c) If notice of a hearing on the final rule is given not later than the 90th day after the date the rule is adopted, the rule is effective for an additional 90 days.(d) A rule adopted under this section must be adopted at a meeting held as provided by Chapter 551, Government Code.(e) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1135 (H.B. 2729), Sec. 15(3), eff. September 1, 2019.Tex. Water Code § 36.1011
Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 1135,Sec. 15, eff. 9/1/2019.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 970, Sec. 4, eff. 9/1/2005.