Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 91.1132

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 91.1132 - Prioritization of High-Risk Wells

The commission by rule shall develop a system for:

(1) identifying abandoned wells that pose a high risk of contaminating surface water or groundwater;

(2) periodically testing high-risk wells by conducting a fluid level test or, if necessary, a pressure test; and

(3) giving priority to plugging high-risk wells with compromised casings.

Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 91.1132

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 32, eff. 9/1/2001.