Texas Natural Resources Code 85.049 – Hearing
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(a) On verified complaint of any person interested in the subject matter that waste of oil or gas is taking place in this state or is reasonably imminent, or on its own initiative, the commission, after proper notice, may hold a hearing to determine whether or not waste is taking place or is reasonably imminent and if any rule or order should be adopted or if any other action should be taken to correct, prevent, or lessen the waste.
(b) The hearing shall be held at the time and place determined by the commission.
Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 85.049
- Commission: means the Railroad Commission of Texas. See Texas Natural Resources Code 85.001
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Oil: means crude petroleum oil, crude petroleum, and crude oil, and "gas" means natural gas. See Texas Natural Resources Code 85.001
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
- Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005