Tex. Occ. Code Section 1901.257
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Abandoned Wells

(a)

In this section, “abandoned well” and “deteriorated well” have the meanings assigned by Section 1901.255 (Plugging Water Well).

(b)

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the department shall by rule adopt or revise a joint memorandum of understanding to coordinate the efforts of the department, groundwater conservation districts, and the field offices of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality relating to investigative procedures for referrals of complaints regarding abandoned and deteriorated wells.

(c)

Each groundwater conservation district in which an abandoned or deteriorated well is located shall join the memorandum of understanding adopted under Subsection (b).

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 816, Sec. 19.015, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.

Source: Section 1901.257 — Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Abandoned Wells, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1901.htm#1901.257 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

1901.001
Definitions 1901.002
Effect on Groundwater Rights 1901.003
Liability Under Law 1901.051
Licensing 1901.052
Rules 1901.053
Water Well Drillers Account 1901.055
Transfer of Functions 1901.101
Council Membership 1901.102
Eligibility of Members 1901.103
Membership and Employee Restrictions 1901.104
Terms 1901.105
Presiding Officer 1901.106
Grounds for Removal 1901.107
Meetings 1901.108
Reimbursement 1901.109
Council Powers and Duties 1901.151
License Required 1901.152
License Application 1901.153
Apprentice Driller Program 1901.154
License Fee 1901.155
License Expiration 1901.158
License Not Transferable 1901.159
Replacement of Lost or Destroyed License 1901.161
Exemption: Dewatering Well 1901.162
Waiver for Applicant Licensed in Another State 1901.201
Examination 1901.202
Contents of Examination 1901.206
Reexamination 1901.251
Well Log 1901.252
Marking Rig 1901.253
Completing Water Well 1901.254
Notice Regarding Injurious Water 1901.255
Plugging Water Well 1901.256
Enforcement by Groundwater Conservation District 1901.257
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Abandoned Wells 1901.301
Grounds for Disciplinary Action 1901.401
Civil Penalty 1901.402
Injunction and Other Enforcement Provisions 1901.403
Venue 1901.404
Action by Attorney General

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

§ 1901.257’s source at texas.gov

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Original Source: Section 1901.257 — Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Abandoned Wells, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/OC/htm/OC.1901.htm#1901.257 (last accessed Jun. 5, 2024).