131.131 – PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OPERATION. (a) No person
Texas Natural Resources Code § 131.131
Summary
This law mandates that individuals must obtain a surface mining permit from the commission before starting any surface mining operations. It also allows operators who were active before a specified date to continue operations while their permit applications are processed.
Requires a permit for surface mining operations.
Operators active before 1976 can continue pending permit approval.
Permit applications must be filed with the commission.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OPERATION. (a) No person law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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