Sec. 85.042. RULES AND ORDERS. (a) The commission may promulgate and enforce rules and orders necessary to carry into effect the provisions of Section 85.041 of this code and to prevent that section's violation.
(b) When necessary, the commission shall make and enforce rules either general in their nature or applicable to particular fields for the prevention of actual waste of oil or operations in the field dangerous to life or property.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2516, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 85 - Conservation of Oil and Gas
Subchapter C. Provisions Generally Applicable to the Conservation of Oil and Gas
Section 85.041. Acts Prohibited in Violation of Laws, Rules, and Orders
Section 85.042. Rules and Orders
Section 85.043. Application of Certain Rules and Orders
Section 85.044. Exempt Purchases
Section 85.045. Waste Illegal and Prohibited
Section 85.047. Exclusion From Definition of Waste
Section 85.048. Authority to Limit Production
Section 85.050. Procedure at Hearing
Section 85.051. Adoption of Rule or Order
Section 85.052. Compliance With Rule or Order
Section 85.053. Distribution, Proration, and Apportionment of Allowable Production
Section 85.054. Allowable Production of Oil
Section 85.055. Allowable Production of Gas
Section 85.058. Commission Inquiry and Determination
Section 85.060. Sworn Statements and Reports
Section 85.061. Inspection and Gauging
Section 85.062. Examination of Books and Records
Section 85.063. Violations by Corporations