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SB 17, 64th R.S.
Relating to the prevention and cleanup of oil and hazardous substances discharged or spilled into the coastal waters of the state; providing the power, authority, and responsibility of the Texas Water Quality Board, the State Highway Department, and the governor, in cooperation with the federal and local governments and other state agencies and departments, to carry out the provisions of this Act; establishing the Texas Coastal Protection Fund; adding Subchapter K to chapter 21 of the Water Code; defining certain offenses and providing civil and criminal penalties.

Last action: Effective immediately

Author: A.R. "Babe" Schwartz
Sponsor: D.R. Uher

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 1975, 64th R.S.,ch. 336, General and Special Laws of Texas

Subjects:
Coastal Affairs & Beaches
Environment--Water
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
OIL & HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES SPILL PREVENTION & CONTROL ACT, TEXAS

House Committee: Energy Resources ()
Minutes: May 14 1975
Senate Committee: Natural Resources ()
Minutes: March 19 1975 | March 26 1975 | April 2 1975 | April 3 1975 | April 9 1975 | April 15 1975 | April 16 1975


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