Sec. 16.352. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES. A person who violates a rule adopted by a municipality or county under this subchapter or under Subchapter B or C, Chapter 232, Local Government Code, is liable to the municipality or county for a civil penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 for each violation and for each day of a violation. The maximum civil penalty that may accrue each day is $5,000. The appropriate attorney representing the municipality or county may sue to collect the penalty. The recovered penalty shall be deposited in the general fund of the municipality or county.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 404, Sec. 36, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle C - Water Development
Chapter 16 - Provisions Generally Applicable to Water Development
Subchapter J. Economically Distressed Areas
Section 16.343. Minimum State Standards and Model Political Subdivision Rules
Section 16.345. Authority to Participate in Program
Section 16.346. Examination of Ability of a District to Provide Services and Financing
Section 16.347. Requirement of Imposition of Distressed Areas Water Financing Fee
Section 16.348. Setting of Fee by Political Subdivision; Lien; Delinquent Fees
Section 16.350. Eligible Counties and Municipalities to Adopt Rules
Section 16.351. Contract Preference
Section 16.352. Enforcement of Rules
Section 16.354. Attorney General Enforcement
Section 16.355. Authority Over Facilities
Section 16.356. Use of Revenue From Operation of Water Supply or Sewer Service Projects