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HB 72, 54th R.S.

Relating to amending Statutes by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to make and enforce rules, regulations, and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells and wells for oil or gas and abandoned wells, to prevent pollution of the streams and water courses of this State, including sub-surface waters, which results from the escape or release of crude petroleum oil or salt water and other mineralized waters from such wells; providing report of uncapped wells.

Author: Clinton Stanley Banks, Jr.
Coauthor: Bill D. Wood

Subjects:
Environment--Water
Oil & Gas
RAILROAD COMMISSION
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure

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