Texas Natural Resources Code § 134.141 Fund Participation

Sec. 134.141. FUND PARTICIPATION. (a) The commission may take any action necessary to:

(1) ensure this state's participation to the fullest extent practicable in the abandoned mine reclamation fund established by the federal Act; and

(2) act as this state's agency for that participation.

(b) Under the federal Act, the commission by rule shall:

(1) establish priorities that meet the terms of that Act for the expenditure of money in the fund;

(2) designate the land and water eligible for reclamation or abatement expenditures;

(3) submit reclamation plans, annual projects, and applications to the appropriate authorities under that Act; and

(4) administer money received for abandoned mine reclamation or related purposes.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 12.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

Last modified: September 28, 2016