Sec. 85.243. BURDEN OF PROOF. In the trial of a suit brought under Section 85.241 of this code, the burden of proof shall be on the party complaining of the law or order, and the law or order is deemed prima facie valid.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2524, 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 G. Suits Challenging the Validity of Laws and Orders
Section 85.241. Suits by Interested Persons
Section 85.242. Expeditious Trial
Section 85.243. Burden of Proof
Section 85.244. Conditions for Injunctive Relief
Section 85.245. Notice to Commission
Section 85.246. Intervention in Suit
Section 85.247. Rules and Orders Prima Facie Valid
Section 85.249. Conditions of Bond
Section 85.250. Changing Amount, Parties, and Sureties
Section 85.251. Suits on Bonds
Section 85.252. Inadmissible Evidence
Section 85.254. Appeal Has Precedence
Section 85.255. Early Decision by Court of Appeals
Section 85.257. Certified Questions and Writs of Error
Section 85.258. Authority of Court of Appeals to Issue Writs