Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 134.024. Experimental Practices

(1) encourage advances in mining and reclamation practices; and

(2) allow postmining land use for industrial, commercial, residential, or public use, including recreational facilities.

(1) the experimental practices are potentially at least as environmentally protective, during and after mining operations, as those required by this chapter;

(2) the mining operations approved for particular land-use or other purposes are not larger or more numerous than necessary to determine the effectiveness and economic feasibility of the experimental practices; and

(3) the experimental practices do not reduce the protection afforded public health and safety below that provided by adopted standards.