Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Prevention of Pollution
Section 91.1017. Location of Certain Pits

Sec. 91.1017. LOCATION OF CERTAIN PITS. The commission by rule shall establish standards governing permissible locations for pits used by commercial oil and gas disposal facilities. The rules must include a history of flooding in the 10 years preceding the construction of the pit as a factor in determining whether a proposed location of a pit is permissible.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 687 (H.B. 2201), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.

Structure Texas Statutes

Texas Statutes

Natural Resources Code

Title 3 - Oil and Gas

Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas

Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable

Subchapter D. Prevention of Pollution

Section 91.101. Rules and Orders

Section 91.101. Rules and Orders

Section 91.1011. Oil and Gas Waste

Section 91.1011. Oil and Gas Waste

Section 91.1012. Access to Property and Records

Section 91.1013. Application Fees

Section 91.1015. Groundwater Protection Requirements

Section 91.1017. Location of Certain Pits

Section 91.102. Additional Personnel

Section 91.103. Persons Required to Execute Bond, Letter of Credit, or Cash Deposit

Section 91.104. Bonds, Letters of Credit, Cash Deposits, and Well-Specific Plugging Insurance Policies

Section 91.1041. Individual Bond

Section 91.1042. Blanket Bond

Section 91.105. Bond Conditions

Section 91.106. Execution of Bond

Section 91.107. New Bond, Letter of Credit, or Cash Deposit

Section 91.108. Deposit and Use of Funds

Section 91.109. Financial Security for Persons Involved in Activities Other Than Operation of Wells

Section 91.1091. Refund

Section 91.110. Oil and Gas Waste Reduction and Minimization

Section 91.113. Investigation, Assessment, or Cleanup by Commission

Section 91.1131. Risk Assessment Standards

Section 91.1132. Prioritization of High-Risk Wells

Section 91.114. Acceptance of Organization Report or Application for Permit; Approval of Certificate of Compliance; Revocation

Section 91.115. First Lien on Equipment and Stored Hydrocarbons or Drill Cuttings

Section 91.116. Notice of Commercial Surface Disposal Facility Permit Application

Section 91.117. Public Information Hearing on Application for Commercial Surface Disposal Facility Permit