Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
NATURAL RESOURCES CODE |
Title 4. MINES AND MINING |
Chapter 134. TEXAS SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION ACT |
Subchapter B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION |
Sec. 134.019. COMMISSION STATEMENT
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Before designating a land area unsuitable for surface coal mining operations, the commission shall prepare a detailed statement on:
(1) the potential coal resources of the area;
(2) the demand for coal resources; and
(3) the impact of the designation on the environment, the economy, and the supply of coal.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 12.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.