Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 89.087 · Subchapter D. COSTS OF PLUGGING WELLS
JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COMMISSION DECISIONS; IMMUNITY FROM SUIT AND LIABILITY.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) A claimant aggrieved by the commission's decision on a claim may appeal the decision in a district court of Travis County on or before the 60th day after the date the decision was issued. If the commission does not decide a claim by the 90th day after the date it was filed, the claimant may appeal within the 60-day period beginning on the 91st day after the date of filing.
(b) Judicial review under this section is by trial de novo.
(c) No interest accrues on a claim before an appeal is filed under this section.
(d) Except to the extent permitted by this chapter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission, its employees or agents, and the State of Texas are immune from suit and from liability based on the disposition of well-site equipment or hydrocarbons in accordance with this chapter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 515, Sec. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.89.htm
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