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Texas Natural Resources Code § 91.802

Law Applicable to Geologic Storage Facilities and Associated Injection Wells

Provisions Generally Applicable · Authorization for Multiple or Alternative Uses of Wells

(a) In this section, "anthropogenic carbon dioxide injection well" has the meaning assigned by Section 27.002, Water Code.

(b) If a well is authorized as or converted to an anthropogenic carbon dioxide injection well for geologic storage, Subchapter C-1, Chapter 27, Water Code, applies to the well.

(c) A conversion of an anthropogenic carbon dioxide injection well from use for enhanced recovery operations to use for geologic storage is not considered to be a change in the purpose of the well.

Official text of the Texas Natural Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 224 (S.B. 1387), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2009.

Other codes referenced

Water § 27.002Water § 27.040