Sec. 91.252. COMMISSION JURISDICTION. (a) The commission has jurisdiction over:
(1) natural gas underground storage; and
(2) surface and subsurface equipment and facilities used for natural gas underground storage.
(b) This subchapter does not apply to a storage facility that is:
(1) part of an interstate gas pipeline facility as defined by the United States Department of Transportation; and
(2) subject to federal minimum standards adopted under 49 U.S.C. Section 60101 et seq. and its subsequent amendments or a succeeding law.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1177 (S.B. 901), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Conservation and Regulation of Oil and Gas
Chapter 91 - Provisions Generally Applicable
Subchapter H. Underground Storage Facilities for Natural Gas
Section 91.252. Commission Jurisdiction
Section 91.253. Commission Enforcement
Section 91.254. Inspection; Examination; Credentials
Section 91.255. Safety Standards and Practices
Section 91.256. Limitation on Powers of Municipalities and Counties
Section 91.257. Safety Procedure Manual
Section 91.258. Records; Reports
Section 91.259. Damage to Storage Facility; Disabling a Safety Device
Section 91.260. Injunction; Civil Penalty
Section 91.261. Administrative Penalty
Section 91.262. Administrative Penalty Assessment Procedure