Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 89.027 · Subchapter B-1. PLUGGING OF CERTAIN INACTIVE WELLS
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit filed under Section 89.023(a)(3)(E) is in addition to any other financial assurance otherwise required of the operator or for the well.
(b) A supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit 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 supplemental bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit or otherwise comply with the requirements of this subchapter by the deadline provided by Section 89.022(b).
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
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. 6, eff. June 17, 2011.
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