Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 26.053 - Don't Mess With Texas Water Program(a) The commission by rule shall establish a program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state by placing signs on major highway water crossings that notify drivers of a toll-free number to call to report illegal dumping.(b) The commission shall establish a toll-free number hotline that will forward calls to the appropriate law enforcement agency.(c) A local government may work with the commission to participate in the program. A local government that participates in the program may contribute to the cost of operating the toll-free number hotline.(d) The Texas Department of Transportation shall cooperate with the commission in the placement of signs described by Subsection (a).(e) The Texas Department of Transportation shall post a sign that complies with program requirements at a major highway water crossing at the time a previously posted sign identifying the crossing or prohibiting dumping at the crossing is scheduled to be replaced.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 232, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.