Sec. 16.237. ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY; CIVIL REMEDY. (a) If a person violates a commission rule or order adopted under Section 16.236 of this code, the commission may assess an administrative penalty against that person as provided by Section 11.0842 of this code.
(b) Nothing in this chapter affects the right of any private corporation, individual, or political subdivision that has a justiciable interest in pursuing any available common-law remedy to enforce a right or to prevent or seek redress or compensation for the violation of a right or otherwise redress an injury.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1010, Sec. 3.06, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle C - Water Development
Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development
Section 16.231. Design of Improvements or System of Improvements
Section 16.232. Location of Projects; Reports
Section 16.233. Cooperation With Other Agencies
Section 16.234. Advice to Districts
Section 16.235. Districts to File Information With Commission
Section 16.236. Construction of Levee Without Approval of Plans; Levee Safety