
§ 11.0151. PUBLIC HEARINGS.  (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.

Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 267, art. 1, § 10, eff. Sept. 
1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 968, § 13, eff. 
Sept. 1, 2001.

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