Tex. Water Code § 7.035 · Subchapter B. CORRECTIVE ACTION AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
INJUNCTION AND ENFORCEMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if the commission determines that a treatment facility that handles waste and wastewater from humans or household operations is operating without a permit required by the commission, the commission shall:
(1) issue an order:
(A) enjoining further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and
(B) imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter; or
(2) institute a civil action under Subchapter D to:
(A) enjoin further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and
(B) impose a civil penalty.
(b) If the commission determines there is no feasible alternative treatment or disposal option for the wastewater being sent to the treatment facility, including the option of hauling the wastewater to a permitted facility, the commission is not required to enjoin the operation of the facility under Subsection (a) and may impose other applicable penalties under this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 3264), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2015.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/WA/htm/WA.7.htm
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