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§ 85.045 — WASTE ILLEGAL AND PROHIBITED.

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Tex. Natural Resources Code Code Ann. § 85.045 (2026).

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Sec. 85.045. WASTE ILLEGAL AND PROHIBITED. The production, storage, or transportation of oil or gas in a manner, in an amount, or under conditions that constitute waste is unlawful and is prohibited.

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Legislative History

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2517, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.

Nearby Sections

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§ 85.001
DEFINITIONS.
§ 85.002
ANTITRUST AND MONOPOLY STATUTES.
§ 85.011
SUPERVISORS, DEPUTY SUPERVISORS, AND UMPIRES.
§ 85.012
ASSISTANTS AND CLERICAL HELP.
§ 85.013
PERSONS ENFORCING RULES AND ORDERS.
§ 85.041
ACTS PROHIBITED IN VIOLATION OF LAWS, RULES, AND ORDERS.
§ 85.042
RULES AND ORDERS.
§ 85.043
APPLICATION OF CERTAIN RULES AND ORDERS.
§ 85.044
EXEMPT PURCHASES.
§ 85.045
WASTE ILLEGAL AND PROHIBITED.
§ 85.046
WASTE.
§ 85.047
EXCLUSION FROM DEFINITION OF WASTE.
§ 85.048
AUTHORITY TO LIMIT PRODUCTION.
§ 85.049
HEARING.
§ 85.050
PROCEDURE AT HEARING.
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