Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties
Section 81.055. Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements

Sec. 81.055. PIPELINE SYSTEM FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083, Sec. 25(132), eff. June 17, 2011.
(b) If the legislature finds that adoption of such a requirement is desirable, the commission by rule may require an owner, operator, or manager of a pipeline system to obtain evidence of financial responsibility. The rules must specify the appropriate form and amount of that evidence and may require evidence of financial responsibility in different amounts for different pipeline systems, taking into consideration whether the pipeline system:
(1) has a history of discharges or other violations of regulatory requirements; or
(2) is located over a public drinking water supply, a natural resource, or a critical groundwater resource or near a school or populated area.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1083 (S.B. 1179), Sec. 25(132), eff. June 17, 2011.

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