HB 1177

Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1177 creates a criminal offense for unlawfully diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a way that causes damage to another person's property through overflow. The initial offense is classified as a Class C misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses elevated to a Class B misdemeanor. It also provides a defense for certain actions consistent with existing water code provisions.

Author (2)

Charles Cunningham Trey Wharton

Contact the Author

Rep. Charles Cunningham

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0520

Capitol Office:

EXT E2.410

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