Sec. 91.260. INJUNCTION; CIVIL PENALTY. (a) The attorney general, at the request of the commission, shall bring a civil action against a person who has violated or is violating this subchapter or a rule adopted or an order or permit issued under this subchapter for:
(1) injunctive relief to restrain the person from the violation;
(2) the assessment and recovery of a civil penalty for a violation; or
(3) both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.
(b) A civil penalty assessed under this section may not exceed $25,000 for each violation.
(c) Each day of a continuing violation may be considered a separate violation for the purpose of penalty assessment.
(d) The maximum penalty assessed for a related series of violations may not exceed $500,000.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable
Subchapter H. Underground Storage Facilities for Natural Gas
Section 91.252. Commission Jurisdiction
Section 91.253. Commission Enforcement
Section 91.254. Inspection; Examination; Credentials
Section 91.255. Safety Standards and Practices
Section 91.256. Limitation on Powers of Municipalities and Counties
Section 91.257. Safety Procedure Manual
Section 91.258. Records; Reports
Section 91.259. Damage to Storage Facility; Disabling a Safety Device
Section 91.260. Injunction; Civil Penalty
Section 91.261. Administrative Penalty
Section 91.262. Administrative Penalty Assessment Procedure