Texas HB4588 regulates aquatic vegetation management, establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations.

Texas HB4588 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to regulate aquatic vegetation management. It mandates that measures to control aquatic vegetation in public waters must follow integrated pest management principles, state and local management plans, and relevant rules. The bill imposes a civil penalty of $100 to $10,000 per violation and day. It allows the director to seek injunctive relief and recover investigation costs, attorney's fees, and associated costs. A violation constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.

Texas HB4588 regulates aquatic vegetation management, establishing civil and criminal penalties for violations.

Texas HB4588 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code to regulate aquatic vegetation management. It mandates that measures to control aquatic vegetation in public waters must follow integrated pest management principles, state and local management plans, and relevant rules. The bill imposes a civil penalty of $100 to $10,000 per violation and day. It allows the director to seek injunctive relief and recover investigation costs, attorney's fees, and associated costs. A violation constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.