WATER QUALITY CONTROL

Tex. WATER Code ch. 26
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section26.001.. DEFINITIONS.section26.002.. OWNERSHIP OF UNDERGROUND WATER.section26.003.. POLICY OF THIS SUBCHAPTER.section26.011.. IN GENERAL.section26.012.. STATE WATER QUALITY PLAN.section26.013.. RESEARCH, INVESTIGATIONS.section26.014.. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY.section26.015.. POWER TO EXAMINE RECORDS.section26.017.. COOPERATION.section26.018.. CONTRACTS, INSTRUMENTS.section26.019.. ORDERS.section26.020.. HEARING POWERS.section26.021.. DELEGATION OF HEARING POWERS.section26.022.. NOTICE OF HEARINGS; CONTINUANCE.section26.023.. WATER QUALITY STANDARDS.section26.024.. HEARINGS ON STANDARDS; CONSULTATION.section26.025.. HEARINGS ON STANDARDS; NOTICE TO WHOM.section26.026.. STANDARDS TO BE PUBLISHED.section26.027.. COMMISSION MAY ISSUE PERMITS.section26.028.. ACTION ON APPLICATION.section26.029.. CONDITIONS OF PERMIT; AMENDMENT.section26.030.. PERMIT; EFFECT ON RECREATIONAL WATER.section26.033.. RATING OF WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.section26.034.. APPROVAL OF DISPOSAL SYSTEM PLANS.section26.035.. FEDERAL GRANTS.section26.036.. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS.section26.037.. APPROVAL OF PLANS.section26.038.. FISCAL CONTROL ON WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING.section26.039.. ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES AND SPILLS.section26.040.. GENERAL PERMITS.section26.041.. HEALTH HAZARDS.section26.042.. MONITORING AND REPORTING.section26.043.. THE STATE OF TEXAS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMPACT.section26.044.. DISPOSAL OF BOAT SEWAGE.section26.045.. PUMP-OUT FACILITIES FOR BOAT SEWAGE.section26.046.. HEARINGS ON PROTECTION OF EDWARDS AQUIFER FROM POLLUTION.section26.047.. PERMIT CONDITIONS AND PRETREATMENT STANDARDS CONCERNING PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS.section26.048.. PROHIBITION OF DISCHARGE TO A PLAYA FROM A CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION.section26.049.. SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS.section26.050.. DIGITAL COPIES OF BOUNDARY LINES.section26.052.. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR AQUATIC HERBICIDE APPLICATION.section26.053.. DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS WATER PROGRAM.section26.081.. REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEMS; GENERAL POLICY.section26.082.. HEARING TO DEFINE AREA OF REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEMS.section26.083.. HEARING TO DESIGNATE SYSTEMS TO SERVE THE AREA DEFINED; ORDER; ELECTION; ETC.section26.084.. ACTIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMISSION AFTER DESIGNATIONS OF SYSTEMS.section26.085.. INCLUSION AT A LATER TIME.section26.086.. RATES FOR SERVICES BY DESIGNATED SYSTEMS.section26.087.. ELECTION FOR APPROVAL OF REGIONAL OR AREA-WIDE SYSTEM OR SYSTEMS.section26.121.. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES PROHIBITED.section26.127.. COMMISSION AS PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY.section26.128.. GROUNDWATER QUALITY.section26.129.. DUTY OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.section26.130.. DUTY OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.section26.131.. DUTIES OF RAILROAD COMMISSION.section26.132.. EVAPORATION PITS REQUIREMENTS.section26.135.. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.section26.0135.. WATERSHED MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY.section26.0136.. WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT.section26.137.. COMMENT PERIOD FOR EDWARDS AQUIFER PROTECTION PLANS.section26.0151.. PUBLIC INFORMATION.section26.171.. INSPECTION OF PUBLIC WATER.section26.172.. RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSION.section26.173.. POWER TO ENTER PROPERTY.section26.175.. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.section26.176.. DISPOSAL SYSTEM RULES.section26.177.. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DUTIES OF CITIES.section26.178.. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPENDENT ON WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS.section26.179.. DESIGNATION OF WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ZONES IN CERTAIN AREAS.section26.180.. NONPOINT SOURCE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES.section26.0191.. TEMPORARY OR EMERGENCY ORDER RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF WASTE OR POLLUTANTS.section26.215.. PEACE OFFICERS.section26.261.. SHORT TITLE.section26.262.. POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION.section26.263.. DEFINITIONS.section26.264.. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.section26.265.. TEXAS SPILL RESPONSE ACCOUNT.section26.266.. REMOVAL OF SPILL OR DISCHARGE.section26.267.. EXEMPTIONS.section26.0271.. PERMITS AUTHORIZING REUSE WATER SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS AND DISCHARGES.section26.0272.. PERMITS AUTHORIZING DISCHARGES FROM CERTAIN SEAWATER DESALINATION FACILITIES.section26.0275.. RESTRICTION ON PERMITS FOR DISCHARGES INTO CERTAIN SEGMENTS AND DRAINAGE AREAS.section26.0281.. CONSIDERATION OF COMPLIANCE HISTORY.section26.0282.. CONSIDERATION OF NEED AND REGIONAL TREATMENT OPTIONS.section26.0283.. DENIAL OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT; ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CERTAIN FORMER EMPLOYEES.section26.0286.. PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO PERMITS FOR CERTAIN CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS.section26.0291.. WATER QUALITY FEE.section26.0292.. FEES CHARGED TO AQUACULTURE FACILITIES.section26.0301.. WASTEWATER OPERATIONS COMPANY REGISTRATION AND OPERATOR LICENSING.section26.301.. DEFINITIONS.section26.302.. REGULATION OF POULTRY FACILITIES.section26.303.. HANDLING AND DISPOSAL OF POULTRY CARCASSES.section26.304.. RECORDS OF SALE, PURCHASE, TRANSFER, OR APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER.section26.305.. INSPECTION OF RECORDS.section26.0311.. STANDARDS FOR CONTROL OF GRAYWATER.section26.341.. PURPOSE.section26.342.. DEFINITIONS.section26.343.. REGULATED SUBSTANCES.section26.344.. EXEMPTIONS.section26.0345.. DISCHARGE FROM AQUACULTURE FACILITIES.section26.345.. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.section26.346.. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.section26.347.. TANK STANDARDS.section26.348.. LEAK DETECTION AND RECORD MAINTENANCE.section26.349.. REPORTING OF RELEASES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.section26.350.. TANK CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.section26.351.. CORRECTIVE ACTION.section26.352.. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.section26.354.. EMERGENCY ORDERS.section26.355.. RECOVERY OF COSTS.section26.356.. INSPECTIONS, MONITORING, AND TESTING.section26.357.. STANDARDS AND RULES.section26.358.. COLLECTION, USE, AND DISPOSITION OF STORAGE TANK FEES AND OTHER REVENUES.section26.359.. LOCAL REGULATION OR ORDINANCE.section26.360.. PRIVATIZATION OF PROGRAM.section26.361.. EXPIRATION OF REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.section26.362.. SUIT TO TEST VALIDITY OF CLOSURE LETTER.section26.363.. RELIANCE ON CLOSURE LETTER.section26.364.. REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO CONTRACT TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION.section26.365.. REGISTRATION OF GEOSCIENTISTS WHO CONTRACT TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION.section26.366.. LICENSURE OF PERSONS WHO SUPERVISE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.section26.367.. LICENSURE OF GEOSCIENTISTS WHO SUPERVISE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.section26.401.. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.section26.402.. DEFINITION.section26.403.. CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF TEXAS GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE.section26.404.. ADMINISTRATION.section26.405.. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE.section26.0405.. GENERAL PERMITS FOR CERTAIN SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.section26.0406.. GENERAL PERMITS FOR AQUACULTURE; EXEMPTION FOR CLEANING STRUCTURES USED FOR GROWING OYSTERS.section26.406.. GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION INFORMATION AND REPORTS; RULES.section26.407.. PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PLANS.section26.408.. NOTICE OF GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION.section26.451.. DEFINITIONS.section26.452.. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONTRACTOR.section26.456.. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK ON-SITE SUPERVISOR LICENSING.section26.0461.. FEES FOR EDWARDS AQUIFER PLANS.section26.0481.. DISPOSAL OF DAIRY WASTE IN RETENTION FACILITY.section26.0491.. MODEL STANDARDS TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER FROM SANITARY SEWERS.section26.501.. DEFINITIONS.section26.502.. APPLICABILITY.section26.503.. REGULATION OF CERTAIN CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION WASTES.section26.504.. WASTE APPLICATION FIELD SOIL SAMPLING AND TESTING.section26.551.. DEFINITIONS.section26.552.. APPLICABILITY; PILOT PROGRAM.section26.553.. REGULATION OF QUARRIES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA.section26.554.. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISCHARGES OF CERTAIN WASTES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA.section26.555.. INSPECTIONS OF AND SAMPLING OF WATER IN PILOT PROGRAM AREAS.section26.556.. UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES OF CERTAIN WASTES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA; ENFORCEMENT.section26.557.. EMERGENCY ORDERS.section26.558.. RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGES WITHIN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AREA.section26.559.. RECLAMATION AND RESTORATION FUND ACCOUNT.section26.560.. COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES.section26.562.. EXPIRATION.section26.1211.. PRETREATMENT EFFLUENT STANDARDS.section26.1311.. DUTY OF STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD.section26.2171.. VENUE.section26.02715.. DISPOSAL OF RECLAIMED WASTEWATER TO WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM.section26.3441.. ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS.section26.3442.. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SAFETY AT STORAGE VESSELS.section26.3443.. CERTAIN COMMISSION EXEMPTIONS AND RULES; AMENDMENTS AND ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS.section26.3444.. CERTIFICATION FEE.section26.3445.. LOCATION OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINER RECYCLING FACILITY.section26.3465.. FAILURE OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE PROOF OF REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE.section26.3467.. DUTY TO ENSURE CERTIFICATION OF TANK BEFORE DELIVERY.section26.3475.. RELEASE DETECTION REQUIREMENTS; SPILL AND OVERFILL PREVENTION; CORROSION PROTECTION; NOTICE OF VIOLATION; SHUTDOWN.section26.3476.. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT REQUIRED FOR TANKS LOCATED OVER CERTAIN AQUIFERS.section26.3511.. CORRECTIVE ACTION BY THE COMMISSION.section26.3512.. OWNER OR OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY; LIMITATIONS ON ACCOUNT PAYMENTS FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.section26.3513.. LIABILITY AND COSTS: MULTIPLE OWNERS AND OPERATORS.section26.3514.. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF LENDER.section26.3515.. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF CORPORATE FIDUCIARY.section26.3516.. LIMITS ON LIABILITY OF TAXING UNIT.section26.3571.. ELIGIBLE OWNER OR OPERATOR.section26.3572.. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION CLEANUP PROGRAM.section26.3573.. PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK REMEDIATION ACCOUNT.section26.3574.. FEE ON DELIVERY OF CERTAIN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.section26.35731.. CONSIDERATION AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR REIMBURSEMENT.section26.35735.. CLAIMS AUDIT.
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026