Tex. Occ. Code Section 1955.104
Injunctive Relief; Civil Penalty


(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 (Civil Suit)(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 (Civil Suit)(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.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.

Source: Section 1955.104 — Injunctive Relief; Civil Penalty, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.­1955.­htm#1955.­104 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 1955.104’s source at texas​.gov