Environmental
Wetlands on a Texas property may be regulated by the:
ATexas Real Estate Commission
BU.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act✓ Correct
CTexas Department of Transportation
DTexas Railroad Commission
Explanation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates activities in wetlands under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Filling or developing wetlands without a permit can result in significant federal penalties.
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