Penalties under the Texas Litter Abatement Act: Health and Safety Code 365
- CLASS C MISDEMEANOR: Fine up to $500 5 pounds or less or a volume of 5 gallons or less
- CLASS B MISDEMEANOR: Fine up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail More than 5 pounds but less than 500 pounds or a volume of more than 5 gallons but less than 100 cubic feet
- CLASS A MISDEMEANOR: Fine up to $4,000 and/or up to 1 year in jail
- 500 pounds or more but less than 1,000 pounds or has a volume of 100 cubic feet or more but less than 200 cubic feet; or
- dumping for a commercial purpose and weighing more than 5 pounds but less than 200 pounds or has a volume more than 5 gallons but less than 200 cubic feet
- STATE JAIL FELONY: Fine up to $10,000 and/or up to 2 years in State jail 1,000 pounds or more, has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more; or
- dumping for a commercial purpose and weighing 200 pounds or more, has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more; or
- dumping a closed barrel or drum.