The burden of proof is on the petitioner, and the challenged law, rule, order, or act shall be deemed prima facie valid. The review on appeal is governed by the substantial evidence rule as defined by Section 2001.174, Government Code.
Tex. Water Code § 36.253
TRIAL OF SUIT
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District v. Boulware (2007)
Most recently applied in Tex-Fin, Inc. and Texas Workforce Commission v. Gustavo E. Ducharne (April 2016)
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 933, Sec. 2, eff
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