Issue Date: 1999-09-01
Revised Date: 2017-12-01

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Natural Resources

Origin Date

September 1, 1999 by S.B. 812, 76th Leg., R.S.

Description

If the commission plugs a well, the commission by order may require the operator to reimburse the commission for the plugging costs or request the Attorney General to file suit to recover those costs.

An operator filing an abeyance of plugging report must pay a fee of $100 per well. An operator who files documentation of fluid or hydraulic pressure tests must pay an annual fee of $50 per well.

Due Date

As determined by the commission or court order.

Note

Fee for operator filing an abeyance added by H.B. 2259, 81st Leg., R.S.

Deposit changed from GR Account 0145 - Oil Field Cleanup to GR Account 5155 - Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup by S.B. 1, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title REIMBURSEMENTS FOR WELL PLUG COSTS
Receipt Category 14 – Other
Receipt Type 90 – Other Receipts
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 05 – OTHER REVENUE