Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 91.1132 — PRIORITIZATION OF HIGH-RISK WELLS

NR § 91.1132Title 3. OIL AND GAS · Part B. CONSERVATION AND REGULATION OF OIL AND GAS · Ch. 91. PROVISIONS GENERALLY APPLICABLE · Art. D. PREVENTION OF POLLUTION

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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.

Legislative history

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