It is the policy of this state to prevent the spill or discharge of hazardous substances into the waters in the state and to cause the removal of such spills and discharges without undue delay. This subchapter shall be construed to conform with Chapter 40, Natural Resources Code.
Tex. Water Code § 26.262
POLICY AND CONSTRUCTION
Known as the Texas Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Control Act
The act spans §§ 26.261 to 26.267 (7 sections).
Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff
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