Sec. 8508.0152. CIVIL PENALTY; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. (a) A person who violates a rule or order of the authority is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $1,000 for each day of violation.
(b) The authority may sue to recover the penalty in a district court in the county in which the violation occurred. A penalty shall be paid to the authority.
(c) The authority may sue for injunctive relief in a district court in the county in which the violation of a rule or order occurred or is threatened.
(d) The authority may sue for injunctive relief and a penalty in the same proceeding.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 468 (H.B. 4172), Sec. 1.03, eff. April 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle G - River Authorities
Chapter 8508 - Sulphur River Basin Authority
Subchapter D. Regulatory Powers; Enforcement and Court Review Provisions
Section 8508.0151. Adoption and Enforcement of Rules