ENFORCEMENT.
Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 232.221.
in effect(a) The attorney general, or the district attorney, criminal district attorney, county attorney with felony responsibilities, or county attorney of the county may take any action necessary in a court of competent jurisdiction on behalf of the state or on behalf of residents to:
(1) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of the model rules adopted under Section 16.343 , Water Code;
(2) enjoin the violation or threatened violation of a requirement of this subchapter or a rule adopted by the commissioners court under this subchapter;
(3) recover civil or criminal penalties, attorney's fees, litigation costs, and investigation costs; and
(4) require platting or replatting under Section 232.224 .
(b) The attorney general, at the request of the district or county attorney with jurisdiction, may conduct a criminal prosecution under Section 232.217 (h) or 232.220 .
(c) During the pendency of any enforcement action brought, any resident of the affected subdivision, or the attorney general, district attorney, or county attorney on behalf of a resident, may file a motion against the provider of utilities to halt termination of pre-existing utility services. The services may not be terminated if the court makes an affirmative finding after hearing the motion that termination poses a threat to public health, safety, or welfare of the residents.
(d) This subchapter is subject to the applicable enforcement provisions prescribed by Sections 16.352 , 16.353 , 16.354 , and 16.3545 , Water Code.
(e) A court having jurisdiction of an enforcement action under this section shall dismiss the action if the defendant:
(1) remedies the violation that is the subject of the enforcement action not later than the 45th day after the date the defendant receives notice of the action; and
(2) shows good cause for the dismissal.
Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 526 (H.B. 3680 ), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.