Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
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;(E) mechanical integrity testing;(H) postinjection site care;(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.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.