Texas § HS.144.026 - WASTE TREATMENT
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§ HS.144.026. WASTE TREATMENT
WASTE TREATMENT. (a) Waste shall be handled and disposed of in a manner that prevents contamination of: (1) the water supply; (2) processing equipment; (3) packaging materials; and (4) finished products. (b) Liquid waste shall be treated in the manner required by the department and disposed of in a manner approved by department rule. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 3.0418, eff. April 2, 2015.
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