Texas Water Code

§ 26.558 — RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA

WA § 26.558Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part D. WATER QUALITY CONTROL · Ch. 26. WATER QUALITY CONTROL · Art. M. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREAS

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If the commission has incurred any costs in undertaking a corrective or enforcement action with respect to an unauthorized discharge from a quarry under this subchapter, including a reclamation or restoration action, the responsible party is liable to the state for all reasonable costs of the corrective or enforcement action, including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, and for any punitive damages that may be assessed by the court.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 374 (S.B. 1354), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.