Tex. Occupations Code § 1901.256: ENFORCEMENT BY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

(a) This section applies only to a violation related to a well located in the boundaries of the groundwater conservation district seeking to bring an action under this section.

(b) A groundwater conservation district shall enforce compliance with Section 1901.255 related to wells located in the boundaries of the district.

(c) A groundwater conservation district may bring an action to enjoin a person from violating Section 1901.255.

(d) A groundwater conservation district may enforce by injunction or other appropriate remedy in a court any rule, decision, determination, or order adopted or entered under this chapter that is related to Section 1901.255.

(e) A groundwater conservation district may bring an action to recover a civil penalty under Section 1901.401 for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter related to Section 1901.255.

(f) The groundwater conservation district may bring the action in the county in which:

(1) the offending activity occurred; or

(2) the person engaging in the activity resides.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 19.014, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.