Tex. Nat. Resources Code Section 81.068
Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund


Money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund may be used by the commission or its employees or agents for any purpose related to the regulation of oil and gas development, including oil and gas monitoring and inspections, oil and gas remediation, and oil and gas well plugging, the study and evaluation of electronic access to geologic data and surface casing depths necessary to protect usable groundwater in this state, the administration of pipeline safety and regulatory programs, public information and services related to those activities, and administrative costs and state benefits for personnel involved in those activities.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 19.02, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 7), Sec. 11, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3309), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 (H.B. 7), Sec. 28, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 57 (H.B. 1818), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.

Source: Section 81.068 — Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.­81.­htm#81.­068 (accessed Apr. 29, 2024).

81.001
Definitions
81.002
Definition of Person for Certain Provisions
81.011
Chief Supervisor
81.012
Qualifications of Chief Supervisor
81.013
Deputy Supervisors, Assistants, and Clerical Personnel
81.014
Qualifications of Chief Deputy Supervisor
81.015
Qualifications of Deputy Supervisors
81.016
Salaries
81.017
Additional Employees
81.018
Payment of Salaries and Other Expenses
81.019
Duties of Chief Supervisor, Chief Deputy Supervisor, Deputy Supervisors, and Other Employees
81.020
Additional Duties of Chief Supervisor and His Deputies
81.021
Intellectual Property
81.051
Jurisdiction of Commission
81.052
Rules
81.053
Commission Powers
81.054
Enforcement by Attorney General
81.055
Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements
81.056
Contamination Report
81.057
Exemption from Certain Purchasing Rules
81.058
Administrative Penalty for Certain Natural Gas-related Activities
81.059
Appointment of Mediators for Informal Complaints
81.060
Confidentiality Provisions
81.061
Authority to Establish Market-based Rates
81.062
Public Participation
81.063
Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Permit, or Certificate
81.064
Powers of Commissioner or Designated Employee in Cases Before Commission
81.065
Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy
81.066
Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Strategic Plan
81.067
Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
81.068
Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
81.069
Reporting on Progress in Meeting Performance Goals for the Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
81.070
Establishment of Surcharges on Fees
81.071
Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Fees
81.072
Verification by Contractors
81.073
Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities
81.075
Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council
81.091
Incriminating Testimony
81.092
Fee for Executing Process
81.093
Depositions
81.115
Appropriations to Commission for Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Purposes
81.116
Oil-field Cleanup Regulatory Fee on Oil
81.117
Oil-field Cleanup Regulatory Fee on Gas
81.151
Penalty for Campaigning
81.152
Discharge and Ineligibility
81.153
Setting Civil Complaint for Hearing
81.154
Notice to Employee
81.155
Court’s Order
81.156
Appeal
81.0165
Salary of Secretary
81.0521
Fee for Application for Exception to Railroad Commission Rule
81.0522
Natural Gas Policy Act Application Fee
81.0523
Exclusive Jurisdiction and Express Preemption
81.0531
Administrative Penalty
81.0532
Penalty Assessment Procedure
81.0533
Payment of Penalty
81.0534
Recovery of Penalty
81.0591
Complaints
81.0592
Consumer Interest Information
81.01001
Sunset Provision
81.01002
Chairman
81.01003
Qualifications for Office
81.01004
Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest
81.01005
Name and Seal
81.01006
Procedural Rules
81.01007
Supplies
81.01008
Sessions
81.01009
Records Research Fee
81.01010
Fee for Copies
81.01011
Method of Making Payments to Commission
81.01012
Gifts, Grants, and Donations
81.01013
Conflict of Interest
81.01014
Equal Employment Opportunity
81.01016
Separation of Responsibilities

Accessed:
Apr. 29, 2024

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