Sec. 26.173. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY. (a) A local government has the same power as the commission has under Section 26.014 of this code to enter public and private property within its territorial jurisdiction to make inspections and investigations of conditions relating to water quality. The local government in exercising this power is subject to the same provisions and restrictions as the commission.
(b) When requested by the executive director, the result of any inspection or investigation made by the local government shall be transmitted to the commission for its consideration.
Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.103, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Chapter 26 - Water Quality Control
Subchapter E. Authority of Local Governments
Section 26.171. Inspection of Public Water
Section 26.172. Recommendations to Commission
Section 26.173. Power to Enter Property
Section 26.175. Cooperative Agreements
Section 26.176. Disposal System Rules
Section 26.177. Water Pollution Control Duties of Cities
Section 26.178. Financial Assistance Dependent on Water Quality Programs
Section 26.179. Designation of Water Quality Protection Zones in Certain Areas
Section 26.180. Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Control Programs of Certain Municipalities