Tex. Water Code § 27.047

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 27.047 - Rules

The railroad commission shall adopt rules and procedures reasonably required for the performance of its powers, duties, and functions under this subchapter, including rules for:

(1) the geologic storage and associated injection of anthropogenic carbon dioxide, including:
(A) geologic site characterization;
(B) area of review and corrective action;
(C) well construction;
(D) operation;
(E) mechanical integrity testing;
(F) monitoring;
(G) well plugging;
(H) postinjection site care;
(I) site closure; and
(J) long-term stewardship;
(2) the enforcement of this subchapter and rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter; and
(3) the collection and administration of:
(A) fees imposed under Section 27.045;
(B) penalties imposed for a violation of this subchapter or rules adopted by the railroad commission under this subchapter; and
(C) funds received from financial responsibility mechanisms under Section 27.073.

Tex. Water Code § 27.047

Amended by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 460,Sec. 12, eff. 6/9/2021.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224, Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2009.