(a) The commission shall designate a local governmental entity as an authorized agent if the governmental entity:
(1) notifies the commission that the entity wants to regulate the use of on-site sewage disposal systems in its jurisdiction;
(2) in accordance with commission procedures, holds a public hearing and adopts an order or resolution that complies with § 366.032; and
(3) submits the order or resolution to the commission.
(b) The commission in writing may approve the local governmental entity’s order or resolution, and the designation takes effect only when the order or resolution is approved.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 366.031

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.