HB 3746
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the repeal of registration and other regulatory provisions applicable to code enforcement officers and sanitarians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4120
88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS
HB 4484
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land and to the use of that space for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2107
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3744
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to a requirement that a geological survey be conducted before a location may be identified as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir or recommended for the construction of a reservoir or dam.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 138
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures for filing complaints with, and providing notice of certain violations to, the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INTERNET | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2480
82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of geoscientists by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, the regulation and licensing of land surveyors by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, and the abolition of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists and the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURVEYORS
HB 2820
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience and landscape architecture.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2821
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 940
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of the public practice of geoscience.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 941
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to contracts by governmental entities for professional services relating to geoscience.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1012
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 405
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT, TEXAS | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 34
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOIL SCIENTISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS GEOSCIENCE PRACTICE ACT
HB 2547
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, ThomasSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the operation of the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | Science & Technology
SB 129
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the regulation of professional geoscientists; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | GEOSCIENTIST LICENSING ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SOIL SCIENTISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed