Texas Water Code

§ 27.051 — ISSUANCE OF PERMIT

WA § 27.051Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part D. WATER QUALITY CONTROL · Ch. 27. INJECTION WELLS · Art. D. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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(a)The commission may grant an application in whole or part and may issue the permit if it finds:

(1)that the use or installation of the injection well is in the public interest;

(2)that no existing rights, including, but not limited to, mineral rights, will be impaired;

(3)that, with proper safeguards, both ground and surface fresh water can be adequately protected from pollution;

(4)that the applicant has made a satisfactory showing of financial responsibility if required by Section 27.073 of this code;

(5)that the applicant has provided for the proper operation of the proposed hazardous waste injection well;

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (S.B. 1387), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 91 (S.B. 1303), Sec. 27.001(66), eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.21, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 585 (S.B. 520), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 140 (S.B. 616), Sec. 1, eff. May 24, 2025.