Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.161
This is the official text of Tex. Natural Resources Code § 113.161, part of Texas’s Natural Resources Code — governs land, minerals, and natural resource management.
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§ 113.161. VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER OR RULES; INFORMAL ACTIONS.
Official statutory text
(a) The commission shall notify a licensee or registrant in writing when it finds probable violation or noncompliance with this chapter or the safety rules promulgated under this chapter.
(b) The notification shall specify the particular acts, omissions, or conduct comprising the alleged violation and shall designate a date by which the violation must be corrected or discontinued.
(c) The licensee or registrant shall report timely compliance or shall request extension of time for compliance if deemed necessary.
(d) If a licensee or registrant objects to the complaint or requirements under this section, or if the commission determines that the licensee or registrant is not proceeding adequately to compliance, then, on written request of the licensee or registrant or order of the commission, a public hearing shall be conducted as provided in Section 113.162 of this code.
(e) If the commission determines that the probable violation or noncompliance constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall require the immediate cessation of the probable violation or noncompliance and proceed with a hearing as provided in Section 113.162.
(b) The notification shall specify the particular acts, omissions, or conduct comprising the alleged violation and shall designate a date by which the violation must be corrected or discontinued.
(c) The licensee or registrant shall report timely compliance or shall request extension of time for compliance if deemed necessary.
(d) If a licensee or registrant objects to the complaint or requirements under this section, or if the commission determines that the licensee or registrant is not proceeding adequately to compliance, then, on written request of the licensee or registrant or order of the commission, a public hearing shall be conducted as provided in Section 113.162 of this code.
(e) If the commission determines that the probable violation or noncompliance constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall require the immediate cessation of the probable violation or noncompliance and proceed with a hearing as provided in Section 113.162.
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