Detention ponds, levees, easements and other drainage facilities are designed and built to help protect our homes and property from flooding. Unauthorized vehicular traffic can do significant damage to these facilities.
This notice includes all unauthorized motor vehicles including but not limited to: cars, trucks, atv’s, utv’s, 4-wheelers, golf carts, go-carts, motorcycles, dirt bikes, minibikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, or any similar devices that are motor propelled.
Pursuant to Section 49.217 of the Texas Water Code, the operation of any unauthorized motor vehicle in or adjacent to a drainage facility is a Class “C” Misdemeanor and is punishable by fines up to $500 for each violation and up to $2,000 and/or 180 days in jail for repeat offenders.
Please help keep our facilities and properties free of all unauthorized motor vehicles by calling 281-376-3472 (24 hour phone #) and reporting any occurrences.