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Chapter 89

Abandoned Wells

Subchapter A. General Provisions

89.001 Policy 89.002 Definitions 89.003 Applicability

Subchapter B. Duty to Plug Wells

89.011 Duty of Operator 89.012 Duty of Nonoperator

Subchapter B-1. Plugging of Certain Inactive Wells

89.021 Applicability 89.022 Plugging of Inactive Wells Required 89.023 Extension of Deadline for Plugging Inactive Well 89.024 Abeyance of Plugging Report 89.025 Enhanced Oil Recovery Project 89.026 Fluid Level or Hydraulic Pressure Test 89.027 Supplemental Financial Assurance 89.028 Escrow Funds 89.029 Affirmation Regarding Surface Requirements 89.030 Revocation of Extension of Deadline for Plugging Inactive Well

Subchapter C. Powers and Duties of the Commission

89.041 Determining Proper Plugging 89.042 Commission Order to Plug 89.043 Plugging by Commission 89.044 Right to Enter on Land 89.045 Liability for Damages 89.046 Penalties and Other Relief 89.047 Orphaned Well Reduction Program 89.048 Plugging of Well by Surface Estate Owner 89.049 Plugging or Replugging of Orphaned Well by Oil and Gas Lessee or Mineral Estate Owner 89.049 Annual Report 89.050 Operator Report 89.051 Rulemaking

Subchapter D. Costs of Plugging Wells

89.081 Cause of Action for Disproportionate Share of Cost 89.083 First Lien on Equipment; Cause of Action If Commission Plugs 89.084 Money Paid Commission by Private Person 89.085 Possession and Sale of Equipment to Cover Plugging Costs 89.086 Claims Against Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund 89.087 Judicial Review of Commission Decisions; Immunity from Suit and Liability 89.088 Record of Request for Notice by Lienholder or Nonoperator; Form; Fee

Subchapter E. Enforcement; Judicial Review

89.121 Enforcement by Commission 89.122 Appeal to Courts