Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 89.048 — PLUGGING OF WELL BY SURFACE ESTATE OWNER

NR § 89.048Title 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

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(a)In this section, "orphaned well" has the meaning assigned by Section 89.047.

(b)The owner of an interest in the surface estate of a tract of land on which an orphaned well is located may contract with a commission-approved well plugger to plug the well.

(c)If the surface estate owner enters into a contract under Subsection (b), the well plugger shall:

(1)not later than the 30th day before the date the well is plugged, mail notice of its intent to plug the well to the operator of the well at the operator's address as shown by the records of the commission;

(2)assume responsibility for the physical operation and control of the well as shown by a form the person files with the commission and the commission approves;

(3)file a bond, letter of credit, or cash deposit covering the well as required by Section 91.107; and

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