Texas Agriculture Code 301.107 – Issuance of Permit
(a) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, in accordance with the rules adopted under this chapter and on a finding that the weather modification and control operation as proposed in the permit application will not significantly dissipate the clouds and prevent their natural course of developing rain in the area in which the operation is to be conducted to the material detriment of persons or property in that area, and after approval at an election if governed by Subchapter D, may issue a weather modification permit to each applicant who:
(1) holds a valid weather modification license;
(2) pays the permit fee;
(3) publishes a notice of intention and submits proof of publication as required by this chapter; and
(4) furnishes proof of financial responsibility.
(b) The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall, if requested by at least 25 persons, hold at least one public hearing in the area where the operation is to be conducted prior to the issuance of a permit.
Terms Used In Texas Agriculture Code 301.107
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture. See Texas Agriculture Code 1.003
- Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005