Factors In Setting Casing Depth

Sec. 27.056. FACTORS IN SETTING CASING DEPTH. Before setting the depth to which casing shall be installed, the commission or railroad commission shall consider: (1) known geological and hydrological conditions and relationships; (2) foreseeable future economic development in the area; and (3) foreseeable future demand for the use of fresh water in the locality. Amended by Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977; Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 3161, ch. 830, Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 1981. SUBCHAPTER E. GENERAL POWERS