Railroad Commission

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well. [SB-1216] [Air Quality ] [Energy ] [Environmental ]
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment and functions of the Texas Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Policy Council. [HB-2612] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Science ]
Relating to the establishment and functions of the Texas Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Policy Council.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erin Zwiener Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/31/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations. [HB-2584] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Mining ] [Water ] [Public Health ]
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brooks Landgraf Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 04/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. [SB-1157] [Energy ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Environmental ] [Air Quality ]
Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Eckhardt Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty. [SB-1150] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Signed By The Governor on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. [SB-1146] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/28/2025

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Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations. [SB-1145] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Mining ] [Water ]
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/13/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. [HB-2453] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. [HB-2256] [Energy ] [Finance ]
Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well. [HB-2255] [Energy ] [Real Estate ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of Texas. [HB-2167] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bryant Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region. [HB-2166] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bryant Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. [SB-879] [Energy ]
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/19/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. [HB-1971] [Energy ]
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Darby Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty. [SB-782] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Mining ]
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Phil King Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health. [SB-768] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Science ]
Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Read First Time on 02/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation and management of produced water from oil and gas operations. [HB-1808] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
Relating to the regulation and management of produced water from oil and gas operations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brooks Landgraf Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health. [HB-1730] [Public Health ] [Environmental ] [Science ]
Relating to a study regarding the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals on public health.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Placed On General State Calendar on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force. [HB-1647] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brooks Landgraf Placed On General State Calendar on 04/30/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force. [SB-494] [Crime ] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the establishment of a theft of petroleum products task force.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/20/2025

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