Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties
Section 81.051. Jurisdiction of Commission

Sec. 81.051. JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION. (a) The commission has jurisdiction over all:
(1) common carrier pipelines defined in Section 111.002 of this code in Texas;
(2) oil and gas wells in Texas;
(3) persons owning or operating pipelines in Texas; and
(4) persons owning or engaged in drilling or operating oil or gas wells in Texas.
(b) Persons listed in Subsection (a) of this section and their pipelines and oil and gas wells are subject to the jurisdiction conferred by law on the commission.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2510, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2694, ch. 871, art. II, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Natural Resources Code

Title 3 - Oil and Gas

Subtitle A - Administration

Chapter 81 - Railroad Commission of Texas

Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties

Section 81.051. Jurisdiction of Commission

Section 81.052. Rules

Section 81.0521. Fee for Application for Exception to Railroad Commission Rule

Section 81.0522. Natural Gas Policy Act Application Fee

Section 81.0523. Exclusive Jurisdiction and Express Preemption

Section 81.053. Commission Powers

Section 81.0531. Administrative Penalty

Section 81.0532. Penalty Assessment Procedure

Section 81.0533. Payment of Penalty; Refund

Section 81.0534. Recovery of Penalty

Section 81.054. Enforcement by Attorney General

Section 81.055. Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements

Section 81.056. Contamination Report

Section 81.057. Exemption From Certain Purchasing Rules

Section 81.058. Administrative Penalty for Certain Natural Gas-Related Activities

Section 81.059. Appointment of Mediators for Informal Complaints

Section 81.0591. Complaints

Section 81.0592. Consumer Interest Information

Section 81.060. Confidentiality Provisions

Section 81.061. Authority to Establish Market-Based Rates

Section 81.062. Public Participation

Section 81.063. Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Permit, or Certificate

Section 81.064. Powers of Commissioner or Designated Employee in Cases Before Commission

Section 81.065. Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Section 81.066. Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Strategic Plan

Section 81.067. Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Section 81.068. Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Section 81.069. Reporting on Progress in Meeting Performance Goals for the Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Section 81.070. Establishment of Surcharges on Fees

Section 81.071. Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Fees

Section 81.072. Verification by Contractors

Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities

Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities