Sec. 91.0115. CASING; LETTER OF DETERMINATION. (a) The commission shall issue, on request from an applicant for a permit for a well to be drilled into oil or gas bearing rock, a letter of determination stating the total depth of surface casing required for the well by Section 91.011.
(b) The commission may charge a fee in an amount to be determined by the commission for a letter of determination.
(c) The commission shall charge a fee not to exceed $75, in addition to the fee required by Subsection (b), for processing a request to expedite a letter of determination.
(d) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 2.02, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 835 (H.B. 7), Sec. 13, eff. June 14, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1075 (H.B. 3309), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable
Subchapter B. Duties Relating to Oil and Gas Wells
Section 91.0115. Casing; Letter of Determination
Section 91.012. Water in Wells
Section 91.013. Plugging and Shutting in Wells by Others
Section 91.014. Petition to Restrain Waste
Section 91.015. Prevention of Waste
Section 91.016. Confining Gas to Original Stratum
Section 91.017. Using Gas in the Open Air
Section 91.019. Standards for Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Electrical Power Lines