Chapter 81
Railroad Commission of Texas

Sections

Definition of Person for Certain Provisions

Chief Supervisor

Qualifications of Chief Supervisor

Deputy Supervisors, Assistants, and Clerical Personnel

Qualifications of Chief Deputy Supervisor

Qualifications of Deputy Supervisors

Additional Employees

Payment of Salaries and Other Expenses

Duties of Chief Supervisor, Chief Deputy Supervisor, Deputy Supervisors, and Other Employees

Additional Duties of Chief Supervisor and His Deputies

Intellectual Property

Jurisdiction of Commission

Commission Powers

Enforcement by Attorney General

Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements

Contamination Report

Exemption from Certain Purchasing Rules

Administrative Penalty for Certain Natural Gas-related Activities

Appointment of Mediators for Informal Complaints

Confidentiality Provisions

Authority to Establish Market-based Rates

Public Participation

Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Permit, or Certificate

Powers of Commissioner or Designated Employee in Cases Before Commission

Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy

Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Strategic Plan

Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Reporting on Progress in Meeting Performance Goals for the Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund

Establishment of Surcharges on Fees

Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Fees

Verification by Contractors

Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities

Texas Hydrogen Production Policy Council

Incriminating Testimony

Fee for Executing Process

Appropriations to Commission for Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Purposes

Oil-field Cleanup Regulatory Fee on Oil

Oil-field Cleanup Regulatory Fee on Gas

Penalty for Campaigning

Discharge and Ineligibility

Setting Civil Complaint for Hearing

Notice to Employee

Salary of Secretary

Fee for Application for Exception to Railroad Commission Rule

Natural Gas Policy Act Application Fee

Exclusive Jurisdiction and Express Preemption

Administrative Penalty

Penalty Assessment Procedure

Payment of Penalty; Refund

Recovery of Penalty

Consumer Interest Information

Sunset Provision

Qualifications for Office

Personal Financial Disclosure, Standards of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest

Procedural Rules

Records Research Fee

Method of Making Payments to Commission

Gifts, Grants, and Donations

Conflict of Interest

Equal Employment Opportunity

Separation of Responsibilities

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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