Texas Natural Resources Code
§ 89.047 — ORPHANED WELL REDUCTION PROGRAM
NR § 89.047Title 3. OIL AND GAS · Part B. CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS · Ch. 89. ABANDONED WELLS · Art. C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section:
(1)"Depth of the well" means the vertical depth of a well as measured in linear feet from the surface to the lowest perforation of the casing of the well that is within the commission-designated correlative interval for the field for which the well is issued a permit. (1-a) "Geothermal energy conservation well" means a well used for the retention of energy that may be used to provide dispatchable generation of electricity for the power grid. A geothermal energy conservation well is not a battery energy storage resource. (1-b) "Geothermal energy and associated resources" has the meaning assigned by Section 141.003.
(2)"Operator in good standing" means an operator who:
(A)has a commission-approved organization report;
(B)is the designated operator of at least one well within the jurisdiction of the commission;
(C)has filed with the commission under Section 91.104 a bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit in an amount sufficient to qualify to operate one or more additional wells; and
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Legislative history
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1210), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1210), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2023. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 502 (S.B. 1762), Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2025. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 502 (S.B. 1762), Sec. 2, eff. June 20, 2025.