Texas Statutes
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties
Section 81.067. Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Sec. 81.067. OIL AND GAS REGULATION AND CLEANUP FUND. (a) The oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund is created as an account in the general revenue fund of the state treasury.
(b) Repealed by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 55 (H.B. 2675), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
(c) The fund consists of:
(1) proceeds from bonds and other financial security required by this chapter and benefits under well-specific plugging insurance policies described by Section 91.104(c) that are paid to the state as contingent beneficiary of the policies, subject to the refund provisions of Section 91.1091, if applicable;
(2) private contributions, including contributions made under Section 89.084;
(3) expenses collected under Section 89.083;
(4) fees imposed under Section 85.2021;
(5) costs recovered under Section 91.457 or 91.459;
(6) proceeds collected under Sections 89.085 and 91.115;
(7) interest earned on the funds deposited in the fund;
(8) oil and gas waste hauler permit application fees collected under Section 29.015, Water Code;
(9) costs recovered under Section 91.113(f);
(10) hazardous oil and gas waste generation fees collected under Section 91.605;
(11) oil-field cleanup regulatory fees on oil collected under Section 81.116;
(12) oil-field cleanup regulatory fees on gas collected under Section 81.117;
(13) fees for a reissued certificate collected under Section 91.707;
(14) fees collected under Section 91.1013;
(15) fees collected under Section 89.088;
(16) fees collected under Section 91.142;
(17) fees collected under Section 91.654;
(18) costs recovered under Sections 91.656 and 91.657;
(19) fees collected under Section 81.0521;
(20) fees collected under Sections 89.024 and 89.026;
(21) legislative appropriations;
(22) any surcharges collected under Section 81.070;
(23) fees collected under Section 91.0115;
(24) fees collected under Subchapter E, Chapter 121, Utilities Code;
(25) fees collected under Section 27.0321, Water Code;
(26) fees collected under Section 81.071; and
(27) money collected under Section 81.021.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 4 (S.B. 1), Sec. 19.02, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 7), Sec. 10, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3309), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 448 (H.B. 7), Sec. 27, eff. September 1, 2015.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 57 (H.B. 1818), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 72 (S.B. 1422), Sec. 2, eff. May 22, 2017.
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 13.001, eff. September 1, 2017.
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 55 (H.B. 2675), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.
Reenacted and amended by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 11.001, eff. September 1, 2019.

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