Sec. 1001.068. CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE ENGINEERS ENGAGED IN EVALUATING OIL AND GAS RESOURCES


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  • (a) In this section, "evaluation of oil and gas resources" includes:

    (1) the quantification of the volume of oil and gas reserves and resources in the subsurface of the earth;

    (2) the determination of production forecasts for the reserves or resources; and

    (3) the evaluation of the economic impact of the production forecasts.

    (b) This chapter does not apply to the evaluation of oil and gas resources if the evaluation:

    (1) is done by an engineer licensed in a state that does not prohibit engineers licensed under this chapter from engaging in the evaluation of oil and gas resources in that state;

    (2) does not involve design, construction, or engineering assessments on the surface; and

    (3) does not present a risk to public health or safety.

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 161 , Sec. 1, eff. May 28, 2011.