Tex. Occ. Code § 1955.104 · Subchapter C. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; CIVIL PENALTY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule adopted or certification issued under this chapter, the state may bring an action in the manner prescribed by Section 7.105(a), Water Code, for injunctive relief, to recover a civil penalty, or for both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.
(b) Venue for an action brought under this section is in the county prescribed by Section 7.105(c), Water Code.
(c) The amount of a civil penalty imposed under this section may not exceed:
(1) $2,000 for the first violation; or
(2) $10,000 for a subsequent violation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
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