Department: County Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Request to authorize the Harris County Attorney to file environmental enforcement actions on behalf of Harris County pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter H, of the Texas Water Code when environmental emergencies occur.
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This is a renewal of authority granted every year to the County Attorney's office to seek temporary restraining orders and other emergency relief when an environmental emergency (such as an unpermitted release) threatens County communities and other means of addressing the issue have failed. Emergency authorization is required in the event there is no time to seek authority from Commissioners Court for a specific action.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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