Tex. Water Code § 5.271

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 5.271 - Creation and General Responsibility of the Office of Public Interest Counsel

The office of public interest counsel is created to ensure that the commission promotes the public's interest. The primary duty of the office is to represent the public interest as a party to matters before the commission.

Tex. Water Code § 5.271

Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021, Sec. 3.02, eff. 9/1/2011.

Amended By Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 708, Sec. 1, eff. 8/28/1989.

Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.001, eff. 9/1/1985