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TX Nat Res Code § 91.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.453. Commission Authorized

Sec. 91.453.  COMMISSION AUTHORIZED.  (a)  On written application, the commission or its designated employee may administratively authorize a person to use a saltwater disposal pit on a temporary emergency basis.(b)  On written application, the commission or its designated employee may administratively authorize a person to use an impervious surface pit in conjunction with a geothermal operation, an underground hydrocarbon storage operation, or an approved saltwater disposal operation.(c)  In cases where it may be conclusively shown that use of a saltwater disposal pit can cause no pollution of surrounding productive agricultural land and no pollution of ground or surface water supplies, either because of the absence of such waters, or due to physical isolation of such waters by naturally occurring impervious barriers, the commission or its designated employee may administratively authorize a person to use a saltwater disposal pit.(d)  An authorization under this section must be in writing and must state the conditions under which any pit may be operated.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.454. Removal of Authorized Pits

Sec. 91.454.  REMOVAL OF AUTHORIZED PITS.  (a)  A person who is authorized to operate a saltwater disposal pit under Section 91.453 of this code shall close the pit within 45 days after being ordered to close the pit by the commission;  provided that the commission may grant an extension or extensions for a reasonable period or periods of time on a showing of good cause or upon request for an extension by the surface owner or owners of the land upon which the pit is situated.(b)  A saltwater disposal pit must be closed in compliance with this subchapter and rules, standards, and specifications adopted by the commission.(c)  In closing a saltwater disposal pit, the person authorized to operate the pit shall remove all salt water and wastes and shall backfill and compact in compliance with commission-approved procedures.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.455. Rules, Standards, and Specifications

Sec. 91.455.  RULES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS.  (a)  The commission shall adopt rules that:(1)  define the procedures for obtaining authorization to operate a saltwater disposal pit;(2)  define the conditions under which authorizations for saltwater disposal pits will be granted;(3)  establish standards for saltwater disposal pits authorized by the commission;(4)  provide for standards for the proper closing of saltwater disposal pits authorized by the commission;  and(5)  provide other standards, procedures, and requirements necessary to carry out this subchapter.(b)  The commission, by rule, shall require:(1)  liner specifications and installation procedures that are adequate to insulate a saltwater disposal pit;  and(2)  the draining, cleaning, and closing of saltwater disposal pits.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.456. Injunctive Relief

Sec. 91.456.  INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.  If a person is operating a saltwater disposal pit in violation of this subchapter or the commission's rules, standards, or specifications, the commission may have the attorney general institute a suit in a district court in the county in which the saltwater disposal pit is located for injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing to operate the pit in violation of this subchapter or the rules, standards, or specifications of the commission.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.457 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.457. Removal of Unauthorized Pit

Sec. 91.457.  REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PIT.  (a)  The commission may order a person who is operating a saltwater disposal pit in violation of this subchapter to close the pit in compliance with this subchapter and commission rules, standards, and specifications, at the pit operator's own expense.(b)  If a person ordered to close a saltwater disposal pit under Subsection (a) fails or refuses to close the pit in compliance with the commission's order and rules, the commission may close the pit using money from the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund and may direct the attorney general to file suits in any courts of competent jurisdiction in Travis County to recover applicable penalties and the costs incurred by the commission in closing the saltwater disposal pit.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 19.20, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.458 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.458. Criminal Penalty

Sec. 91.458.  CRIMINAL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates Section 91.452 of this code or an order of the commission under Subsection (a), Section 91.457, commits an offense.(b)  An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.459 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter K. Saltwater Disposal Pits|Section 91.459. Civil Penalty

Sec. 91.459.  CIVIL PENALTY.  (a)  A person who violates this subchapter or a rule, standard, or specification of the commission or who fails to close a saltwater disposal pit in compliance with this subchapter, a rule, standard, or specification of the commission, an order of the commission, or the authorization for the pit is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 for each act of violation or failure to comply.(b)  The attorney general shall recover the civil penalty provided by Subsection (a) of this section in a court of competent jurisdiction.(c)  Any costs recovered by the attorney general under this subchapter shall be deposited in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.(d)  Repealed by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 32(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 5305, ch. 975, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 603, Secs. 19, 32(1), eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 19.21, eff. September 28, 2011.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.5001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.5001. Definition

Sec. 91.5001.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "payor" has the meaning assigned by Section 91.401.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.501. Information Required

Sec. 91.501.  INFORMATION REQUIRED.  If payment is made to a royalty interest owner from the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production pursuant to a division order, lease, servitude, or other agreement, the payor shall include the information required by Section 91.502 on the check stub, an attachment to the payment form, or another remittance advice that accompanies the payment.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2002.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 232 (H.B. 129), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.502. Types of Information Provided

Sec. 91.502.  TYPES OF INFORMATION PROVIDED.  Each check stub, attachment to a payment form, or other remittance advice must include:(1)  the lease, property, or well name, any lease, property, or well identification number used to identify the lease, property, or well, and a county and state in which the lease, property, or well is located;(2)  the month and year during which the sales occurred for which payment is being made;(3)  the total number of barrels of oil or the total amount of gas sold;(4)  the price per barrel or per MCF of oil or gas sold;(5)  the total amount of state severance and other production taxes paid;(6)  the windfall profit tax paid on the owner's interest;(7)  any other deductions or adjustments;(8)  the net value of total sales after deductions;(9)  the owner's interest in sales from the lease, property, or well expressed as a decimal;(10)  the owner's share of the total value of sales before any tax deductions;(11)  the owner's share of the sales value less deductions;  and(12)  an address and telephone number at which additional information regarding the payment may be obtained and questions may be answered.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2002.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.503. Lease, Property, or Well Description

Sec. 91.503.  LEASE, PROPERTY, OR WELL DESCRIPTION.  If a division order is not provided that includes the information required by Section 91.402(c)(1)(B), the payor must, at a minimum, provide prior to or with the first payment to which this subchapter applies the information required by Section 91.402(c)(1)(B) for the lease, property, or well for which payment of proceeds is being reported.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.505. Providing Other Information

Sec. 91.505.  PROVIDING OTHER INFORMATION.  If a royalty interest owner requests information or answers to questions concerning a payment made pursuant to this subchapter, other than information requested under Section 91.504, and the request is made by certified mail, the payor must respond to the request by certified mail not later than 30 days after the request is received.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.506. Exemption

Sec. 91.506.  EXEMPTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), if the information required by Section 91.502 is provided in some other manner on a monthly basis, the payor is not required to include the information on the check stub, an attachment to the payment form, or another remittance advice that accompanies the payment.(b)  If payment is made to the royalty interest owner by a paper check delivered by mail or by means of a private delivery service, the payor may not provide the information required by Section 91.502 in a manner other than by including the information on the check stub, an attachment to the payment form, or another remittance advice that accompanies the payment unless the payor obtains, or a previous payor has obtained, the consent of the royalty interest owner to provide the information in some other manner.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 199, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2002.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 232 (H.B. 129), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.507 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter L. Royalty Reporting Standards|Section 91.507. Enforcement

Sec. 91.507.  ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  A royalty interest owner who does not receive the information required to be provided under Section 91.502 or 91.503 in a timely manner may send a written request for the information to the payor by certified mail.(b)  Not later than the 60th day after the date the payor receives the written request for information under this section, the payor shall provide the requested information by certified mail.(c)  If a payor fails to provide the requested information within the period specified by Subsection (b), either party may request mediation.(d)  If the royalty interest owner makes a written request for information under Section 91.504 or this section and the payor does not provide the information within the 60-day period, the royalty interest owner may bring a civil action against the payor to enforce the provisions of Section 91.504 or this section, as applicable.  The prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable court costs and attorney's fees.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 824, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2002.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.551. Definitions

Sec. 91.551.  DEFINITIONS.  (a)  In this subchapter:(1)  "Well" means a well drilled for any purpose related to exploration for or production or storage of oil or gas or both oil and gas, including a well drilled for injection of fluids to enhance hydrocarbon recovery, disposal of produced fluids, disposal of waste from exploration or production activity, or brine mining.(2)  "Electric log" means a wireline survey, except dipmeter surveys and seismic wireline surveys, run in an open hole or a cased hole of a well for purposes of obtaining geological information.(3)  "Drilling operation" means a continuous effort to drill or deepen a well bore for which the commission has issued a permit.(4)  "Operator" means a person who assumes responsibility for the regulatory compliance of a well as shown by a form the person files with the commission and the commission approves.(b)  In this subchapter, "operator" includes a predecessor or successor operator.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.552. Electric Logs Required to Be Filed; Criteria

Sec. 91.552.  ELECTRIC LOGS REQUIRED TO BE FILED; CRITERIA.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by this subchapter, not later than the 90th day after the date a drilling operation is completed, the operator shall file with the commission a copy of each electric log, including each borehole section of the log at all depths, run after September 1, 2013, in conjunction with the drilling or deepening of the well that meets basic criteria established by the commission.  Each electric log must be filed with the commission electronically in a manner acceptable to the commission if the commission has the technological capability to receive the electronic filing.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish criteria for electric logs to be filed with the commission.(c)  Not later than the deadline prescribed by Subsection (a) for the filing of each electric log, an operator shall file with the commission a copy of a cased hole log run after September 1, 2013, in conjunction with the drilling or deepening of a well in lieu of an electric log run after that date if:(1)  a cased hole log was run; and(2)  an electric log was not run.(d)  Nothing in this subchapter requires an operator to run an electric log in conjunction with the drilling or deepening of a well.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 878), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.553 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.553. Availability of Electric Logs

Sec. 91.553.  AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRIC LOGS.  (a)  Except as specifically provided by this section, each electric log filed with the commission under this subchapter is not confidential and is public information under Chapter 552, Government Code.(b)  Not later than the date by which an electric log is required to be filed with the commission under Section 91.552, the operator may file a written request with the commission asking that the electric log remain confidential and not be made available as public information.  On filing this request, the electric log or copy of the electric log required to be filed with the commission may be retained by the operator, and the electric log may remain in the possession of the operator for the period of confidentiality.  On filing of the request for confidentiality, the electric log becomes confidential and remains confidential for a period of:(1)  three years after the date that the drilling operation was completed, if the well is an onshore well; or(2)  five years after the date that the drilling operation was completed, if the well is a bay or offshore well.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.(d)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.(e)  An operator required to file an electric log under this section who has held the log during a period of confidentiality shall file the log with the commission within 30 days after the conclusion of the period of confidentiality.(f)  An operator who fails to timely file with the commission a written request under Subsection (b) that  an electric log remain confidential and not be made available as public information shall file the log with the commission immediately after the conclusion of the period for filing the request.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 5.95(90), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 878), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 878), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.554 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.554. Availability of Confidential Electric Logs

Sec. 91.554.  AVAILABILITY OF CONFIDENTIAL ELECTRIC LOGS.  If the commission requires an electric log to be filed before the expiration of a period of confidentiality, the commission shall make that electric log available for inspection during the period of confidentiality only to:(1)  a person authorized in writing by the operator; and(2)  members of the commission and its employees in the exercise of their powers and duties under this code.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.555 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.555. Management and Storage of Electric Logs

Sec. 91.555.  MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE OF ELECTRIC LOGS.  The commission may contract with any person for the management and storage of the electric logs filed with the commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.556 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter M. Electric Logs|Section 91.556. Enforcement

Sec. 91.556.  ENFORCEMENT.  If an operator fails to file an electric log as required by this subchapter, the commission may:(1)  if the well is completed as a producing well, refuse to assign an allowable or a change in allowable for production from the well for which the electric log is required until the operator files the electric log with the commission; or(2)  impose an administrative penalty on the operator in the manner provided by Sections 81.0531-81.0534 for each well for which the operator failed to file an electric log.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 978, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1001 (H.B. 484), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 878), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Nat Res Code § 91.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas|Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable|Subchapter N. Oil and Gas Hazardous Waste|Section 91.601. Definitions

Sec. 91.601.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Oil and gas hazardous waste" means oil and gas waste that is a hazardous waste as defined by the administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the federal Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq.).(2)  "Oil and gas waste" means oil and gas waste as defined in Section 91.1011 of this chapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 603, Sec. 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|