Sec. 134.012. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION OVER SURFACE COAL, IRON ORE, AND IRON ORE GRAVEL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS. (a) The commission has exclusive jurisdiction over:
(1) surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state; and
(2) iron ore and iron ore gravel mining and reclamation operations in this state.
(b) This chapter governs iron ore and iron ore gravel mining and reclamation operations to the extent it can be made applicable.
(c) The jurisdiction conferred by Subsection (a)(2) does not extend to:
(1) a mining or reclamation activity in progress on or before September 1, 1985; or
(2) a mining operation or reclamation activity that is conducted solely on real property owned in fee simple by the person authorizing the operation or reclamation activity and that is confined to a single, contiguous tract of land, if:
(A) the activity is conducted in an area not larger than 20 acres;
(B) the depth of the mining operation is restricted to 30 inches or less; and
(C) the fee simple owner receives surface damages.
(d) This chapter does not authorize the commission to adjudicate property title or property rights disputes.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 12.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 134 - Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Commission
Section 134.011. General Authority of Commission
Section 134.013. Rulemaking and Permitting
Section 134.014. Coal Exploration Operations
Section 134.015. Surface Effects of Underground Mining
Section 134.016. Development of Process for Designating Areas Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining
Section 134.017. Petition for Designation
Section 134.018. Hearing on Designation
Section 134.019. Commission Statement
Section 134.020. Designation of Area as Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining
Section 134.021. Integration With Land Use Planning and Regulation Processes
Section 134.022. Prohibition on Surface Coal Mining in Certain Areas
Section 134.023. Cooperative Agreements With Federal Government
Section 134.024. Experimental Practices
Section 134.025. Certification of Blasters
Section 134.026. Monitoring, Reporting, and Inspections
Section 134.027. Monitoring of Operations That Affect Aquifers
Section 134.028. Inspection Procedure
Section 134.029. Procedure on Detection of Violation
Section 134.030. Rules Regarding Monitoring, Reporting, and Inspections