Sec. 131.022. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission is the mining and reclamation authority for the State of Texas and has exclusive jurisdiction for establishing reclamation requirements for mining and exploration operations in this state, except for in situ recovery processes.
(b) Except as provided by Section 131.354, the commission has exclusive jurisdiction and is solely responsible for the regulation of all exploration activities.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2611, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission
Section 131.021. General Authority of Commission
Section 131.022. Jurisdiction of Commission
Section 131.023. Commission Procedure
Section 131.024. Compliance With Federal Surface Mining Laws
Section 131.025. Hearing Procedure
Section 131.033. Differing Terms and Provisions of Rules
Section 131.034. Exploration Activities
Section 131.035. Rules Designating Unsuitable Land
Section 131.036. Survey of Land
Section 131.037. Commission Statement
Section 131.038. Reasons for Unsuitable Designation
Section 131.039. Petition and Hearing on Designation
Section 131.040. Modifying, Amending, and Terminating Designations
Section 131.041. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 131.042. Records, Reports, Monitoring Equipment, and Information
Section 131.043. Inspection by Commission
Section 131.044. Time and Procedures for Inspections
Section 131.046. Procedure on Detection of Violation
Section 131.047. Judicial Review
Section 131.048. Confidentiality
Section 131.049. Temporary Orders Prior to Notice and Hearing