(a) The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:
(1) there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;
(2) the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or
(3) a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.
(b) The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:
(1) submit a required plan; or
(2) participate in a pipeline safety investigation.