Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.261
This is the official text of Tex. Natural Resources Code § 131.261, part of Texas’s Natural Resources Code — governs land, minerals, and natural resource management.
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§ 131.261. CONDITIONS, PRACTICES, AND VIOLATIONS CREATING IMMINENT DANGER OR CAUSING IMMINENT HARM.
Official statutory text
(a) On the basis of any inspection, if the commission or its authorized representative or agent determines that a condition or practice exists or that a permittee is in violation of a requirement of this chapter or a permit condition required by this chapter, and that this condition, practice, or violation also creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or is causing or can reasonably be expected to cause significant imminent harm to land, air, or water resources, a member of the commission shall immediately order a cessation of exploration or surface mining operations on the portion of the area relevant to the condition, practice, or violation.
(b) The cessation order shall set a time and place for a hearing to be held before the commission and shall be held as soon after the order is issued as is practicable.
(c) The requirements of Section 131.159 of this code relating to time for notice, newspaper notice, and method of giving notice do not apply to a hearing under this section, but general notice shall be given in the manner that the commission judges to be practicable under the circumstances.
(d) No more than 24 hours after the commencement of the hearing and without adjournment, the commission shall affirm, modify, or set aside the order.
(b) The cessation order shall set a time and place for a hearing to be held before the commission and shall be held as soon after the order is issued as is practicable.
(c) The requirements of Section 131.159 of this code relating to time for notice, newspaper notice, and method of giving notice do not apply to a hearing under this section, but general notice shall be given in the manner that the commission judges to be practicable under the circumstances.
(d) No more than 24 hours after the commencement of the hearing and without adjournment, the commission shall affirm, modify, or set aside the order.
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