§ 131.021 General Authority of Commission
§ 131.022 Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 131.023 Commission Procedure
§ 131.024 Compliance With Federal Surface Mining Laws
§ 131.025 Hearing Procedure
§ 131.033 Differing Terms and Provisions of Rules
§ 131.034 Exploration Activities
§ 131.035 Rules Designating Unsuitable Land
§ 131.036 Survey of Land
§ 131.037 Commission Statement
§ 131.038 Reasons for Unsuitable Designation
§ 131.039 Petition and Hearing On Designation
§ 131.040 Modifying, Amending, and Terminating Designations
§ 131.041 Applicability of Subchapter
§ 131.042 Records, Reports, Monitoring Equipment, and Information
§ 131.043 Inspection by Commission
§ 131.044 Time and Procedures for Inspections
§ 131.045 Sign
§ 131.046 Procedure On Detection of Violation
§ 131.047 Judicial Review
§ 131.048 Confidentiality
§ 131.049 Temporary Orders Prior to Notice and Hearing

Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 131 > Subchapter B - Powers and Duties of the Commission

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Effects: includes all personal property and all interest in that property. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • 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
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Rule: includes regulation. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005