Section 366.001 - Policy and Purpose It is the public policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to:
(1) eliminate and prevent health hazards by regulating and properly planning the location, design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of on-site sewage disposal systems;(2) authorize the commission or authorized agent to impose and collect a permit fee for: (A) construction, installation, alteration, repair, or extension of on-site sewage disposal systems; and(B) tests, designs, and inspections of those systems;(3) authorize the commission or authorized agent to impose a penalty for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter;(4) authorize the commission to license or register certain persons; and(5) allow the individual owner of a disposal system to install and repair the system in accordance with this chapter.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 366.001
Amended By Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 880, Sec. 21, eff. 9/1/2001.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.113, eff. 9/1/1995 Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.