(a) In an action brought by the attorney general under § 361.273 seeking an injunction to eliminate a release or threatened release, the attorney general shall, and a party may, join as a party a person reasonably believed to be liable for the release or threatened release in accordance with § 361.272.
(b) Failure of the attorney general or a party to name or join a person as a party is not a defense to an action against that person for contribution or indemnity.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 361.323

  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) In an action brought by the attorney general under § 361.273, the district court shall grant relief on the grounds provided by § 361.322(d), and Sections 361.322(f) and (g) apply to the action.

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