Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 89.025 · Subchapter B-1. PLUGGING OF CERTAIN INACTIVE WELLS
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY PROJECT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) For purposes of Section 89.023(a)(3)(C), an inactive well is considered to be part of an enhanced oil recovery project if the well is located on a unit or lease or in a field associated with such a project.
(b) A statement that an inactive well is part of an enhanced oil recovery project may not be transferred to a new operator of an existing inactive well. A new operator of an existing inactive well must file a new statement that the well is part of such a project or otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter on or before the deadline provided by Section 89.022(b). This subsection does not prohibit the transfer of a statement that a well is part of an enhanced oil recovery project in the event of a change of name of an operator.
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History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 442 (H.B. 2259), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 562 (H.B. 3134), Sec. 4, eff. June 17, 2011.
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