Emergency Sections An agency may adopt a new or amended section or repeal an existing section on an emergency basis if it determines that such action is necessary for the public health, safety, or welfare of this state. The section may become effective immediately upon filing with the Texas Register, or on a stated date less than 20 days after filing, for no more than 120 days. The emergency action is renewable once for no more than 60 days. Symbology in amended emergency sections. New language added to an existing section is indicated by the use of bold text. [Brackets] indicate deletion of existing material within a section. TITLE 31. NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION Part IX. Texas Water Commission Chapter 281. Applications Processing 31 TAC sec.sec.281.2, 281.3, 281.5, 281.17, 281.18, 281.21 The Texas Water Commission is renewing the effectiveness of the emergency adoption of amended sec.sec.281.2, 281.3, 281.5, 281.17, 281.18, and 281.21, for a 60-day period effective August 8, 1992. The text of amended sec.sec.281.2, 281.3, 281.5, 281.17, 281.18, and 281.21 was originally published in the August 8, 1992, issue of the Texas Register (17 TexReg 2647). Issued in Austin, Texas, on August 7, 1992. TRD-9210835 Mary Ruth Holder Director, Legal Division Texas Water Commission Effective date: August 8, 1992 Expiration date: October 7, 1992 For further information, please call: (512) 463-8069