(a) A person desiring a permit may apply to the commission.
(b) The application must be in writing and must describe the area in which authorization to operate is sought.

Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 86.003

  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The commission shall prescribe a single application form for an individual or general permit. The form must require individual and general permit applicants to provide the same information, including information regarding:
(1) the publication of notice in:
(A) the daily or weekly newspaper with the greatest circulation in the county or counties affected by the issuance of the permit for three consecutive days, if daily; and
(B) one newspaper published for the community closest to the proposed area of disturbance, if any;
(2) proof that notice was sent by certified mail to alongshore property owners of property one river mile above and below the proposed area of disturbance described in the permit;
(3) a sedimentation impact assessment approved by the department; and
(4) any amendments to the permit, if the application is for the renewal of a permit.