Texas Natural Resources Code 89.087 – Judicial Review of Commission Decisions; Immunity From Suit and Liability
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(a) A claimant aggrieved by the commission’s decision on a claim may appeal the decision in a district court of Travis County on or before the 60th day after the date the decision was issued. If the commission does not decide a claim by the 90th day after the date it was filed, the claimant may appeal within the 60-day period beginning on the 91st day after the date of filing.
(b) Judicial review under this section is by trial de novo.
Terms Used In Texas Natural Resources Code 89.087
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(c) No interest accrues on a claim before an appeal is filed under this section.
(d) Except to the extent permitted by this chapter, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission, its employees or agents, and the State of Texas are immune from suit and from liability based on the disposition of well-site equipment or hydrocarbons in accordance with this chapter.