Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 12 - COAL MINING REGULATIONS
Subchapter R - TEXAS ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM
Section 12.819 - Land Eligible for Acquisition
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) This state may acquire by purchase, donation, or condemnation land that is adversely affected by past coal mining practices if:
(b) OSMRE shall approve the acquisition by purchase or condemnation in advance. The Commission shall acquire only such interests in land under this subchapter as are necessary for the reclamation work planned or the postreclamation use of the land. Interests in improvements on the land, mineral rights, or associated water rights may be acquired if:
(c) If approved in advance by OSMRE, this state may also acquire coal refuse disposal sites, including the coal refuse, with moneys from the Texas Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund and with prior balance replacement funds and certified in lieu funds. Before the approval of the acquisition, the Commission shall make a written finding that the acquisition is necessary for successful reclamation and will serve the purposes of the reclamation program.