The commission shall receive, administer, and act on all applications for permits and permit amendments:

1. (1) to appropriate public water for beneficial use or storage; or
2. (2) to construct works for the impoundment, storage, diversion, or transportation of public water.

Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977;

Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.031, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.