Title NR, Natural Resources Code

Sec. 113.236. PENALTY FOR UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF TAG. An unauthorized person who knowingly removes, destroys, or in any way obliterates a warning tag attached to a container, appliance, transport, or system is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is punishable by a fine of …

Sec. 113.301. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF LICENSED INSTALLER OR SERVICER. A person is not liable for damages caused solely by a malfunction or the installation, modification, or improper operation of an LPG system that the person delivered for installation, installed, or serviced …

Sec. 113.351. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter: (1) "School district" means: (A) an entity created under the laws of this state and accredited by the Texas Education Agency under Subchapter D, Chapter 39, Education Code; (B) a private elementary or secondary school, other than a s…

Sec. 113.352. DUTY TO TEST FOR LEAKAGE. (a) Each school district shall perform leakage tests for leakage on the LP-gas piping system in each school district facility at least biennially. The tests must be performed before the beginning of the school year. (b) The school district …

Sec. 113.353. REQUIREMENTS OF TEST. (a) The school district shall perform the leakage test to determine whether the LP-gas piping system holds at least the amount of pressure specified by the commission. (b) The leakage test must be conducted in accordance with commission rules. …

Sec. 113.354. NOTICE OF TEST. (a) A school district shall retain documentation specifying the date and the result of each leakage test or other inspection of each LP-gas piping system until at least the fifth anniversary of the date the test or other inspection was performed. (b)…

Sec. 113.355. TERMINATION OF SERVICE. A supplier shall terminate service to a school district facility if: (1) the supplier receives official notification from the firm or individual conducting the test of a hazardous leakage in the facility LP-gas piping system; or (2) a test at…

Sec. 113.356. REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES. An identified LP-gas leakage in a school district facility shall be reported to the board of trustees of the district in which the facility is located. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Sec. 113.357. ENFORCEMENT. The commission shall enforce this subchapter. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 53, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. SUBCHAPTER M. CONSUMER SAFETY NOTIFICATION

Sec. 113.401. NOTICE REQUIRED. (a) A person holding a license to install or repair an LPG system who sells, installs, or repairs an LPG system, piping or other equipment that is part of a system, or an appliance that is connected or attached to a system shall provide the followin…

Sec. 114.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Liquid hydrocarbons" means unrefined oil or condensate, and refined oil or condensate to be blended with unrefined liquid hydrocarbons. (3) "Transporter" means each gatherer,…

Sec. 114.002. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. This chapter does not apply to: (1) a common carrier as defined by and regulated under Chapter 111 of the Natural Resources Code; or (2) the movement by a person or entity by motor vehicle of salt water, brine, sludge, drilling mud, and oth…

Sec. 114.011. CARGO MANIFEST REQUIRED. A cargo manifest must be carried in each oil tanker vehicle transporting liquid hydrocarbons on a public highway in this state and must be presented on request for inspection as provided by Section 114.101 of this code. Added by Acts 1983, 6…

Sec. 114.012. CONTENTS OF CARGO MANIFEST. For each load of liquid hydrocarbons loaded onto and transported by an oil tanker vehicle, the cargo manifest must include: (1) an identification of the lease or facility from which the liquid hydrocarbons were removed which must include:…

Sec. 114.013. COPY OF CARGO MANIFEST LEFT AT LEASE OR FACILITY. (a) A copy of the cargo manifest must be left at the lease or facility from which the liquid hydrocarbons were removed or delivered to the lease or facility operator, his agent, or his representative. (b) The require…

Sec. 114.014. CARGO MANIFEST RECORDS. After the delivery of all liquid hydrocarbons in an oil tanker vehicle is completed, the cargo manifest must be maintained in the records of the transporter for a period of not less than two years from the date the liquid hydrocarbons are rem…

Sec. 114.101. AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE CARGO MANIFESTS. The commission, its designated agents or employees, or a peace officer may examine a cargo manifest, whether it is on an oil tanker vehicle or in the records of the transporter, under circumstances where the examination is a law…

Sec. 114.102. CRIMINAL OFFENSES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly or intentionally: (1) fails to leave a copy of the cargo manifest or other document as required under Section 114.013 of this code at the lease or facility from which the liquid hydrocarbons …

Sec. 115.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Commission order" includes a rule or order adopted by the commission under the oil and gas conservation statutes of this state, including this title and Subtitle B, Title 3, …

Sec. 115.002. EXCEPTION. This chapter does not apply to the retail purchase of a petroleum product if that product is: (1) contained in the ordinary equipment of a motor vehicle; and (2) used only to operate the motor vehicle in which it is contained. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg…

Sec. 115.003. DEFINITION OF UNLAWFUL OIL; PRESUMPTION. (a) For purposes of this chapter, oil is unlawful if the oil is: (1) produced in this state from a well in excess of the amount allowed by a commission order or otherwise in violation of a law of this state or commission orde…

Sec. 115.011. TENDER REQUIREMENTS. The commission by order may require that a tender be obtained before oil or a petroleum product may be transported or received for transportation by pipeline, railway, boat, or barge. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1,…

Sec. 115.012. TENDER; APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) The commission by order shall prescribe the form of a tender and a tender application. (b) The form must show: (1) the name and address of the shipper or other person who tenders oil or a petroleum product for transportation; (2…

Sec. 115.013. ACTION ON TENDER APPLICATION. (a) If an agent of the commission rejects an application for a tender, the agent shall return a copy of the application to the applicant with the reasons for the rejection indicated on the copy. (b) A person whose tender application is …

Sec. 115.014. JUDICIAL REVIEW. (a) A person whose tender application is rejected may appeal that action by filing a petition against the commission in a district court of Travis County for review of the agent's decision. (b) The clerk of the court shall issue to the commission a …

Sec. 115.015. TRANSFER UNDER TENDER. (a) A person who obtains a tender may not transport or deliver, or cause or permit to be transported or delivered, any more or any different commodity than that authorized by the tender. (b) A connecting carrier or consignee who receives oil o…

Sec. 115.016. ISSUANCE OF MANIFEST. (a) A person who obtains a tender required under this subchapter shall sign and issue a manifest to the operator of each motor vehicle used to transport the oil or petroleum product that is covered by the tender. (b) The person shall issue a se…

Sec. 115.017. FORM OF MANIFEST. (a) The commission by order may prescribe the form of a manifest. (b) A manifest must: (1) bear a certificate signed by the shipper that states the amount of oil or petroleum products to be transported and specifies each petroleum product to be tra…

Sec. 115.018. TRANSFER UNDER MANIFEST; RESTRICTIONS. (a) A person authorized to transport oil or a petroleum product on a manifest issued by a shipper may not receive: (1) a commodity for transportation that is different from the commodity described in the manifest; or (2) oil or…

Sec. 115.019. RECEIPT REQUIRED. A person who transports oil or a petroleum product by motor vehicle under conditions that require a tender or manifest shall obtain a receipt from each person to whom any part of the oil or petroleum product is delivered. The receipt must be on the…

Sec. 115.020. RECORDS; INSPECTION. (a) A person who transports by motor vehicle and delivers oil or a petroleum product shall keep in this state for two years each tender or manifest issued to the person, together with the receipts and endorsements on the tender or manifest. (b) …

Sec. 115.031. FORFEITURE AUTHORIZED. Unlawful oil and unlawful petroleum products, regardless of the date of production or manufacture, are declared to be a nuisance and shall be forfeited to this state as provided by this subchapter. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. …

Sec. 115.032. REPORT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL. On the discovery of unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product, a member of the commission, an agent or employee of the commission, or a peace officer shall immediately file with the attorney general a report that describes the unlawfu…

Sec. 115.033. ACTION IN REM. (a) If the attorney general is advised of the presence of unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product, the attorney general shall bring an action in rem in the name of the state in Travis County or in the county in which the oil or petroleum product…

Sec. 115.034. FORFEITURE SALE. (a) If, on the trial of the action, the oil or petroleum product in controversy is found to be unlawful, the court shall render judgment forfeiting the oil or petroleum product to this state. The court shall issue an order of sale directing the sher…

Sec. 115.041. ENFORCEMENT; ARRESTS. (a) To enforce this chapter, an agent of the commission or a peace officer of this state who has probable cause and reasonable grounds to believe that a motor vehicle is transporting unlawful oil or an unlawful petroleum product may stop the ve…

Sec. 115.042. PUBLICATION OF COMMISSION ORDER PRIOR TO ENFORCEMENT. A criminal action may not be maintained against a person involving the violation of a rule or order that the commission adopts, modifies, or amends until the commission publishes a complete copy of the rule or or…

Sec. 115.043. CERTIFICATE AS EVIDENCE. (a) A certificate that sets forth the terms of a commission order and states that the order has been adopted and published and was in effect on a specified date or during a specified period is prima facie evidence of those facts if the certi…

Sec. 115.044. SERVICE OF PROCESS. (a) In an action or proceeding that involves the enforcement of this chapter or a commission order, a Texas Ranger or agent of the commission may serve any judicial process, warrant, subpoena, or writ as directed by the court issuing the process …

Sec. 115.045. PLEADING; PROOF. (a) In a complaint, information, or indictment that alleges a violation of a commission order, it is unnecessary to set forth fully the terms of the order and sufficient to allege the substance of the order or the pertinent terms of the order that a…

Sec. 115.046. VENUE. A criminal action maintained under this chapter must be brought in: (1) the county in which the oil or petroleum product involved in the criminal action is received or delivered; or (2) any county in or through which that oil or petroleum product is transport…

Sec. 115.047. PENALTIES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person is the operator of a motor vehicle that transports oil or a petroleum product and the person: (1) intentionally fails to stop the vehicle on the command of an agent of the commission or peace officer; or (2) i…

Sec. 116.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Railroad Commission of Texas. (2) "Compressed natural gas" or "CNG" means natural gas primarily consisting of methane in a gaseous state that is compressed and used, stored, sold, transported, or distributed f…

Sec. 116.002. EXCEPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to: (1) the production, transportation, storage, sale, or distribution of natural gas that is not included in the definition of compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas; (2) the production, transportation, storage, sale…

Sec. 116.011. ADMINISTRATION. The commission shall administer and enforce this chapter and rules and standards adopted under this chapter relating to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas. Added by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 487, ch. 99, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1983. Amend…

Sec. 116.012. RULES AND STANDARDS. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public, the commission shall adopt necessary rules and standards relating to the work of compression and liquefaction, storage, sale or dispensing, transfer or transportation, use or cons…