(2026-2027)
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Updated | Grade A+
, Authorized Agent Means a local governmental entity authorized by the commission to implement and
enforce rules under this chapter.
Commission Means the Texas natural resource conservation commission.
Local Government Entity Means a municipality, county, river, authority or special district, including
underground water district, soil and water.
Nuisance Sewage, human excreta, or other organic waste discharge
Onsite sewage disposal system Means one or more systems of treatment devices and disposal facilities that
produce more than 5,000 gallons of waste each day.
Owner Means a person who owns a building or other property served by an onsite sewage
disposal system
Sewage Means waste that is primarily organic and biodegradable or decomposable and
generally originates from human, animal, or plant waste from certain activities,
including toilets, washing, bathing, and pre-paring food
Immunity The commission an authorized agent or designated representative is not liable for
damages resulting from the commissions or authorized agents' approval of the
installation and operation of an on-site sewage disposal system
Compliance required A person may not construct, alter, repair, or extend an onsite sewage disposal
system that does not comply with this chapter and applicable rules.
Appraisal District Means a district established under section 6.01 tax code
Electric Utility Means an investor-owned utility, electric cooperative corporation, river authority, or
municipally owned utility that provides Distributuion service to retail customers of
electricity
Emergency Communication district Means a district established under chapter 772
DR Designated Representative
Septic Tank The most commonly used primary treatment component in Texas for on-site system.
City Sewage Treatment Plant Produces the highest quality effluent