Sec. 29.020. SUIT TO COMPEL RAILROAD COMMISSION TO ACT. If the railroad commission does not act within a reasonable time after a person applies for a permit or for renewal of a permit, the applicant may notify the railroad commission of his intention to file suit. After 10 days have elapsed since the day the notice was given, the applicant may file a petition in an action to compel the railroad commission to show cause why it should not be directed by the court to take immediate action.
Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Chapter 29 - Oil and Gas Waste Haulers
Section 29.011. Application for Permit
Section 29.012. Application Form
Section 29.013. Contents of Application
Section 29.014. Rejecting an Application
Section 29.015. Application Fee
Section 29.018. Suspension; Refusal to Renew