Sec. 1901.256. ENFORCEMENT BY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. (a) This section applies only to a violation related to a well located in the boundaries of the groundwater conservation district seeking to bring an action under this section.
(b) A groundwater conservation district shall enforce compliance with Section 1901.255 related to wells located in the boundaries of the district.
(c) A groundwater conservation district may bring an action to enjoin a person from violating Section 1901.255.
(d) A groundwater conservation district may enforce by injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court any rule, decision, determination, or order adopted or entered under this chapter that is related to Section 1901.255.
(e) A groundwater conservation district may bring an action to recover a civil penalty under Section 1901.401 for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter related to Section 1901.255.
(f) The groundwater conservation district may bring the action in the county in which:
(1) the offending activity occurred; or
(2) the person engaging in the activity resides.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 19.014, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle A - Occupations Related to Water
Chapter 1901 - Water Well Drillers
Subchapter F. Practice by License Holder
Section 1901.253. Completing Water Well
Section 1901.254. Notice Regarding Injurious Water; Plugging, Repair, or Completion of Well
Section 1901.255. Plugging Water Well
Section 1901.256. Enforcement by Groundwater Conservation District
Section 1901.257. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Abandoned Wells