Sec. 7.1021. MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY: VIOLATION OF COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAWS. (a) A person who knowingly discloses false information or negligently fails to disclose a hazard as required by Chapter 505 or 506, Health and Safety Code, is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation.
(b) This section does not affect any other right of a person to receive compensation under other law.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (H.B. 942), Sec. 34, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle A - Executive Agencies
Section 7.102. Maximum Penalty
Section 7.1021. Maximum Civil Penalty: Violation of Community Right-to-Know Laws
Section 7.103. Continuing Violations
Section 7.104. No Penalty for Failure to Pay Certain Fees
Section 7.106. Resolution Through Administrative Order
Section 7.107. Division of Civil Penalty
Section 7.108. Attorney's Fees
Section 7.109. Parks and Wildlife Department Jurisdiction
Section 7.111. Recovery of Security for Chapter 401, Health and Safety Code, Violation