Sec. 85.049. HEARING. (a) On verified complaint of any person interested in the subject matter that waste of oil or gas is taking place in this state or is reasonably imminent, or on its own initiative, the commission, after proper notice, may hold a hearing to determine whether or not waste is taking place or is reasonably imminent and if any rule or order should be adopted or if any other action should be taken to correct, prevent, or lessen the waste.
(b) The hearing shall be held at the time and place determined by the commission.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2517, 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