Tex. Water Code § 27.047 · Subchapter C-1. GEOLOGIC STORAGE AND ASSOCIATED INJECTION OF ANTHROPOGENIC CARBON DIOXIDE
RULES.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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;
(C) well construction;
(D) operation;
(E) mechanical integrity testing;
(F) monitoring;
(G) well plugging;
(H) postinjection site care;
(I) site closure; and
(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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (S.B. 1387), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 460 (H.B. 1284), Sec. 12, eff. June 9, 2021.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/WA/htm/WA.27.htm
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