According to the provisions of Texas Water Code, § 12.052, and Chapter 35 of this title (relating to Emergency and Temporary Orders and Permits; Temporary Suspension or Amendment of Permit Conditions), the commission may issue emergency orders, without notice to the owner, directing the owner of a deficient dam to take immediate and appropriate action to remedy situations posing a threat to human life or property.
30 Tex. Admin. Code § 299.72