Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 118.001

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 118.001 - Authority to Require Plan for Pipeline Assessment or Testing

(a) The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:

(1) there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;

(2) the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or

(3) a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.

(b) The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:

(1) submit a required plan; or

(2) participate in a pipeline safety investigation.

Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 118.001

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 62, eff. 9/1/2001.