System updates will be applied on February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM. These updates will include changes to the user interface. Work is expected to take approximately 30 minutes to complete, during which the site will be unavailable.
Amend SB 709 (house committee report) as follows:
(1) On page 1, line 6, between "(e-4)," and "(i-1)", insert "(e-5),".
(2) On page 2, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:
(e-5) This subsection applies only to a matter referred under Section 5.557, Water Code. The administrative law judge may not hold a preliminary hearing until after the executive director has issued a response to public comments under Section 5.555, Water Code.