Opinion No.

Honorable Gib Lewis Speaker Texas House of Representatives P. O. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78769

Re: Whether actions taken pursuant to section 12.051 of the Water Code are subject to the Administrative Procedure Act, art. 6252-13a, V.T.C.S.

Dear Speaker Lewis:

You ask the following question:

Are actions taken pursuant to the provision of section 12.051 of the Texas Water Code subject to the procedural requirements of article 6252-13a, V.T.C.S., relating to administrative hearings?

We conclude that the feasibility order issued pursuant to the provisions of section 12.051 of the Water Code is not…