Sec. 7.035. INJUNCTION AND ENFORCEMENT RELATING TO CERTAIN TREATMENT FACILITIES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), if the commission determines that a treatment facility that handles waste and wastewater from humans or household operations is operating without a permit required by the commission, the commission shall:
(1) issue an order:
(A) enjoining further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and
(B) imposing an administrative penalty under this chapter; or
(2) institute a civil action under Subchapter D to:
(A) enjoin further operation of the facility until the commission issues the required permit; and
(B) impose a civil penalty.
(b) If the commission determines there is no feasible alternative treatment or disposal option for the wastewater being sent to the treatment facility, including the option of hauling the wastewater to a permitted facility, the commission is not required to enjoin the operation of the facility under Subsection (a) and may impose other applicable penalties under this chapter.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 806 (H.B. 3264), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Subchapter B. Corrective Action and Injunctive Relief
Section 7.031. Corrective Action Relating to Hazardous Waste
Section 7.032. Injunctive Relief
Section 7.033. Recovery of Security for Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, Violation
Section 7.034. Deferral of Penalty for Certain Utility Facilities
Section 7.035. Injunction and Enforcement Relating to Certain Treatment Facilities