Section 27.037 - Jurisdiction Over Closed-Loop Geothermal Injection Wells(a) In this section, "closed-loop geothermal injection well" means a closed system geothermal well used to circulate water, other fluids, or gases through the earth as a heat source or heat sink to generate power or heat or cool a structure. (b) The railroad commission has jurisdiction over closed-loop geothermal injection wells and may issue permits for closed-loop geothermal injection wells, including individual permits, general permits, or permits by rule. (c) A person may not begin drilling a closed-loop geothermal injection well unless that person holds a valid permit issued by the railroad commission under this section. (d) For purposes of railroad commission regulation, a closed-loop geothermal injection well is designated as a Class V well under the underground injection control program administered by the railroad commission. (e) The railroad commission shall adopt rules as necessary to administer this section and regulate closed-loop geothermal injection wells. Added by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 343,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2023. See Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 343, Sec. 2.