§ 7.351 Civil Suits
§ 7.3511 Procedure for Civil Penalty; Required Notice
§ 7.352 Resolution Required
§ 7.353 Commission Necessary Party
§ 7.354 Costs and Fees
§ 7.355 Complaints
§ 7.356 Commission Reply
§ 7.358 Other Requirements
§ 7.359 Factors to Be Considered in Determining Amount of Civil Penalty
§ 7.360 Limitations

Terms Used In Texas Water Code Chapter 7 > Subchapter H - Suit by Others

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Written: includes any representation of words, letters, symbols, or figures. See Texas Government Code 311.005