# 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.79: 31 TAC § 19.79. Prioritization of Derelict Vessel and Structure Removal

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## Section

- **Citation:** 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 19.79
- **Heading:** 31 TAC § 19.79. Prioritization of Derelict Vessel and Structure Removal
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Texas Administrative Code / Title 31 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION / Part 1 GENERAL LAND OFFICE / Chapter 19 OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE / 31 TAC § 19.79

## Text

This subchapter does not impose a duty on an authorized public entity to remove or dispose of a derelict vessel or structure. The commissioner may consider the following factors in determining the priority for removal of a derelict vessel or structure:
(1) whether there is an imminent threat of the unauthorized discharge of oil or release of a hazardous substance from the vessel or structure;
(2) whether there is an imminent threat that the vessel or structure will break apart;
(3) proximity of the vessel or structure to a navigational channel;
(4) proximity of the vessel or structure to a critical natural resource area;
(5) whether the local government with jurisdiction over submerged land on or over which a derelict vessel or structure is located has adopted a local ordinance relating to removal and disposal of derelict vessels and has contracted with the commissioner for such removal or disposal;
(6) whether federal and local governmental financial participation in the removal project is maximized, including in-kind contributions;
(7) whether financial participation by private beneficiaries of the removal project is maximized, including in-kind contributions;
(8) whether the removal project achieves efficiencies and economies of scale;
(9) the cost of the proposed project in relation to the amount of money available from appropriated funds; and
(10) any other matter deemed relevant by the commissioner.

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