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HB 37 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PIPELINE SAFETY|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 242 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require water pollution abatement plans from certain facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
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HB 878 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
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HB 879 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 896 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 897 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 964 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the treatment, recycling for beneficial use, or disposal of drill cuttings. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1041 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Oil & Gas|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSIONER |State Officers |
|
|
HB 1042 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1043 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1284 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide in this state. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Air|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GULF OF MEXICO|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
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HB 1346 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 1395 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Middleton, Mayes
|
Relating to ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|GULF OF MEXICO|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HB 1418 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 1452 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 1494 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate; imposing a tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 1510 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1521 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
|
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
HB 1544 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Finance
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
CARRIZO AQUIFER|City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1683 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1913 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to drill an oil or gas well submit a gas capture plan for the well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1975 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Air|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1976 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Interim Studies|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2006 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the notice requirements for permits for the commercial surface disposal of oil and gas wastes. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 2201 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|FLOODS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2292 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 2476 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2481 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Energy--General|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2482 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to oil and gas operations; increasing fees. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2745 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the geologic storage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2814 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2868 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2881 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to the applicability of provisions governing payment of the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production to nonparticipating royalty interest owners. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 2882 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to information provided to a payee by a payor of proceeds of production from an oil or gas well that traverses multiple tracts. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2883 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to the information a payor of the proceeds of production from an oil and gas well is required to provide a payee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2884 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to imposing on a payor of proceeds of production from an oil or gas well a duty to notify a payee when payments to the payee are suspended. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2957 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Aeronautics|Common Carriers|Criminal Procedure--General|Environment--Air|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Transportation--Aviation|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3039 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Ellzey, Jake
|
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notices provided by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Electronic Information Systems|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3096 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
HB 3183 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
|
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells and pipeline facilities; authorizing a penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3262 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Smith, Reggie
|
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 3381 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3408 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the regulation of motor fuel metering devices and motor fuel quality. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3409 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the duty of a lessee or other agent in control of certain state land to drill an offset well, pay compensatory royalty, or otherwise protect the land from drainage of oil or gas by a horizontal drainhole well located on certain land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Higher--General|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 3416 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Insurance--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3516 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3539 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to requirements for onsite power generation. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3567 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
|
Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the use of flared natural gas for on-site electric generation. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3636 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to the obstruction from public view of flaring at a natural gas liquefaction facility and liquefied natural gas export terminal. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 3794 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to oil and gas liens. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Business & Commerce--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
HB 3885 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raney, John
|
Relating to licensing and examination requirements for persons engaged in liquefied petroleum gas activities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3912 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
|
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas facilities and facilities for providing electric service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Energy--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3973 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Interim Studies|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 4066 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit by rule for the beneficial reuse of domestic wastewater and mobile drinking water treatment system wastewater produced at certain oil and gas drilling sites. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4107 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
|
Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Common Carriers|CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 4218 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 4222 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4223 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 4227 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to an annual natural gas industry overview produced by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Legislature|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4268 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
|
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4367 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the reduction and plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells; providing for the imposition of a fee and an exemption from certain taxes and fees. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 4380 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 4442 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of oil and gas waste; imposing a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4524 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the discharge into water in this state of produced water resulting from certain oil and gas activities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4562 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the extreme weather emergency preparedness of facilities providing gas or fuel to be used in the production of an electric service; requiring reporting. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Electronic Information Systems|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HJR 139 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Deshotel, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments |
|
|
SB 3 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
ALERT SYSTEM|City Government--Utilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS|ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC)|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SIGNS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
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|
SB 127 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 160 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to county road reports. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 219 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
SB 310 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to the repeal of the temporary tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
SB 367 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to drill an oil or gas well at a site adjacent to a well blowout site. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
House passage as amended reported |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--Air|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
SB 388 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
SB 450 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
Environment--Air|Environment--Water|GULF OF MEXICO|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 601 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
|
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development |
|
|
SB 622 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Science & Technology |
|
|
SB 771 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the notice requirements for permits for the commercial surface disposal of oil and gas wastes. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 772 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|FLOODS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 833 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 954 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1006 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notices proved by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Electronic Information Systems|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1030 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the applicability of provisions governing payment of the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production to nonparticipating royalty interest owners. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 1031 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to information provided to a payee by a payor of proceeds of production from an oil or gas well that traverses multiple tracts. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1032 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to the information a payor of the proceeds of production from an oil and gas well is required to provide a payee. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1033 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Paxton, Angela
|
Relating to imposing on a payor of proceeds of production from an oil or gas well a duty to notify a payee when payments to the payee are suspended. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1258 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the duty of a lessee or other agent in control of certain state land to drill an offset well, pay compensatory royalty, or otherwise protect the land from drainage of oil or gas by a horizontal drainhole well located on certain land. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Education--Higher--General|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 1259 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
|
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 1260 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Leman, Ben
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1293 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
|
Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1335 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste. |
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1468 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to oil and gas liens. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens |
|
|
SB 1516 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1582 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
SB 1583 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Aeronautics|Common Carriers|Criminal Procedure--General|Environment--Air|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Transportation--Aviation|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1599 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Insurance--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1668 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Raney, John
|
Relating to certification and examination requirements for persons engaged in liquefied petroleum gas activities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1734 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1749 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the eligibility and designation of certain gas entities and gas facilities as critical during an energy emergency. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1750 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1782 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 2062 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|MOTOR FUEL METERING & QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 2108 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 18 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|Interim Studies|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 19 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
|
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring. |
|
Filed |
Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Air|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 52 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 53 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 276 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 279 |
87-1 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning. |
|
Filed |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 73 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 74 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 200 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the prohibition on the transportation, storage, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste in certain areas. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Postponed |
Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 228 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning. |
|
Filed |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 231 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 236 |
87-2 (2021) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to the prohibition on the transportation, storage, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste in certain areas. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 61 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 62 |
87-3 (2021) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
|
Filed |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 42 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated and to the use of that revenue. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 225 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 485 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to the applicability of the law regarding the authority to construct or maintain a facility or structure on state land. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources |
|
|
HB 857 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 858 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 859 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Oil & Gas|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSIONER |State Officers |
|
|
HB 860 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1044 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|TRINITY AQUIFER |
|
|
HB 1147 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas require the installation and use of subsurface safety valves on oil and gas wells drilled in certain areas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 1409 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as timber land or restricted-use timber land. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
HB 1522 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to a prohibition against covenants not to compete for independent contractors in connection with oil and gas operations. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1558 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 1581 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Education--School Districts|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Taxation--General|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1695 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 2127 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2154 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
|
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
|
Point of order sustained |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2606 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: King, Ken
|
Relating to complaints about rates charged by certain pipeline operators. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2675 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Energy Resources|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2676 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2714 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2771 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2773 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Environment--General|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2920 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2942 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3067 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3226 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the terms of dissolution of an oil or gas pooled unit. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3246 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production of oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3320 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require water pollution abatement plans from certain facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3326 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that an intrastate pipeline be buried to a certain depth. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3327 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
|
Relating to the acquisition of real property for a proposed oil and gas pipeline through eminent domain by a common carrier. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|PUBLIC NOTICE|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3372 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3385 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas publish maps of pipeline evacuation zones. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3479 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to cleanliness standards for pipelines crossing karst topographic areas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3480 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
|
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of fluids and materials transported by pipelines regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3717 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
|
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|WATER--CONSERVATION |
|
|
HB 3838 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to a disclosure in certain offers to purchase a mineral or royalty interest. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 3865 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to calculation of daily production for purposes of the oil and gas production tax credits for low-producing wells and leases. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3939 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Referred to Land & Resource Management |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 3954 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to motor fuel taxes applicable to gasoline and diesel fuel within the bulk transfer system. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 4001 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4060 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to a program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide grants to promote pipeline emergency preparedness; authorizing a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--General|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4280 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
HB 4380 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to the creation of the Environmental Task Force Advisory Committee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4382 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a certificate of convenience and necessity for certain common carrier pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4423 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRAVIS COUNTY |
|
|
HJR 13 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allocate a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
HJR 82 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 185 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
ALERT SYSTEM|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
SB 214 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 483 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|TRINITY AQUIFER |
|
|
SB 532 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 533 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
SB 701 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as timber land or restricted-use timber land. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
SB 817 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of the proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production to a royalty interest owner. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 925 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Flores, Peter
Sponsor: Bailes, Ernest
|
Relating to calculation of daily production for purposes of the oil and gas production tax credits for low-producing wells and leases. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1156 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Co-author authorized |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1380 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1417 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Johnson, Nathan
|
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1499 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Environment--General|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1515 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Energy--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1585 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1781 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the repeal of the motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas and the exemption from sales and use taxes of natural gas used as a motor fuel. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 1988 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1999 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2064 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to methane gas reduction by The University of Texas System. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
|
SB 2116 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|ROYALTIES|Taxation--Energy Resources|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 2119 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees. |
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
SB 2276 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; establishing a fee. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Common Carriers|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 2341 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SJR 21 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SJR 71 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount. |
Senate: Property Tax
|
Left pending in committee |
Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District |
|
|
HB 129 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the manner in which a payor of proceeds derived from the sale of oil or gas production is required to provide certain information to a royalty interest owner. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 237 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 247 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 302 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of mineral interests having a value of less than a certain amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 464 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner. |
House: General Investigating & Ethics
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Oil & Gas|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Officers |
|
|
HB 614 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 642 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 845 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 891 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum product. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Crimes--Against Property|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1168 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 1472 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to investment by a public junior college district of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Junior College Districts|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 1481 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the abolition of the fee established by the commissioner of the General Land Office for processing applications for terminal facility discharge prevention and response certificates. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1597 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES|TEXAS TERTIARY RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT |
|
|
HB 1818 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2277 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to the temporary exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 2362 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2488 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2539 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2588 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2621 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to state and local tax incentives for certain enhanced oil recovery projects. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State |
|
|
HB 2634 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Courts--Civil Procedure|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child|Oil & Gas|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING |
|
|
HB 2688 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to prevent waste of oil and gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2713 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to an audit by the comptroller of unpaid oil and gas royalties held in trust by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Trusts|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2715 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2753 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 2819 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 2932 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3058 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 3064 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the dedication and maximization of returns on payments received by this state for economic losses sustained from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Environment--General|GULF OF MEXICO|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3198 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land begins to be used for oil and gas operations. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3201 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 3232 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
|
Relating to the penalty imposed on certain delinquent oil and gas severance taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3334 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to a restriction on the types of oil and gas wastes that may be disposed of in a surface pit without a permit issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3403 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that certain oil and gas operations be set back a certain distance from child-care facilities and schools. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3471 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 3525 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 3614 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 3687 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
HB 4113 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4231 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General |
|
|
HCR 84 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Urging Congress to identify federal regulatory programs that harm the Texas oil and gas industry and delegate relevant regulatory responsibilities to state agencies. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HJR 47 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission and to mandate that there be such an agency. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HJR 51 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 114 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 177 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 189 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill certain injection wells within a certain distance of a groundwater conservation district. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. |
|
|
SB 225 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 300 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 567 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 568 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 569 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to a review and report by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the oversight and enforcement of unpermitted discharges of oil and gas waste or of other substances or materials associated with certain operations or activities regulated by the commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 682 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 683 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to determining eligibility of a county for a grant from the transportation infrastructure fund. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 743 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the abolition of the fee established by the commissioner of the General Land Office for processing applications for terminal facility discharge prevention and response certificates. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 747 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a municipality. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1008 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1045 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
|
Relating to the consolidation of public notice requirements for certain air quality permit applications. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1421 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1514 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land begins to be used for oil and gas operations. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 1541 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1707 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties with significant oil and gas production. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES |
|
|
SB 1708 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including administration of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1803 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1817 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the deposit of the gas utility pipeline tax to the credit of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Energy Resources|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1868 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1871 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum products. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1965 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
Courts--Civil Procedure|Family--Child Support|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING |
|
|
SB 2099 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce requirements for the prevention of damage to interstate and intrastate underground facilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
No action taken in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 2100 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to a study of the fees charged by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Interim Studies|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 2120 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews |
|
|
SB 2161 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the approval or disapproval by county referendum of an application for a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 2162 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a prohibition on the approval by the Railroad Commission of Texas of an application for a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near certain reservoirs. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SCR 26 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Urging Congress to review federal regulations on the oil and gas industry. |
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Signed by the Governor |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SJR 41 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SJR 51 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the eligibility of open-space land for ad valorem taxation on the basis of its productive capacity does not end because an oil and gas lessee begins conducting oil and gas operations on the land if the land otherwise continues to be devoted to farm, ranch, or wildlife management purposes or timber production. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND |
|
|
HB 303 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HB 313 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of this state to regulate oil and gas operations in this state and the express preemption of local regulation of those operations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Common Carriers|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 128 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Goldman, Craig
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of mineral interests having a value of less than a certain amount. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 201 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 224 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 251 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas or another state regulatory agency to process certain federal oil and gas drilling permit applications. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Interim Studies|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 497 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Wu, Gene
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing saltwater pipeline facilities located in the vicinity of public roads. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 539 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the procedural requirements for the adoption of a municipal regulation, limitation, or prohibition on the production, storage, or transportation of oil or natural gas; authorizing a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Oil & Gas|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 736 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the treatment of a landman as an independent contractor. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Labor--Unemployment|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 802 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 994 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LANDFILLS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1106 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1125 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to a study on the availability of natural gas utility service in certain counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Postponed |
BORDER|Interim Studies|Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1312 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Labor--Unemployment|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 1331 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production of oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1392 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
|
Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES|TEXAS TERTIARY RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT |
|
|
HB 1552 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1575 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1576 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1577 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1633 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1635 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1693 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to a prohibition on the sale of motor fuel mixed with ethanol; imposing civil and criminal penalties. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Environment--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1772 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 1823 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|Ethics|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1906 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the repeal of the production taxes on crude petroleum and sulphur. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General|Taxation--Occupation Tax |
|
|
HB 1946 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 1972 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. |
|
|
HB 2003 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2104 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2132 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to certain exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district; authorizing a fee. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
HB 2191 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2207 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2230 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an injection well used for oil and gas waste disposal to be used for the disposal of nonhazardous brine produced by a desalination operation or nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2236 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Romero, Ramon
|
Relating to the requirements for the casing and cementing of an oil or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2521 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 2581 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2691 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and an oil and gas severance tax credit for the use of alternative base fluids in energized fracturing operations; imposing a civil penalty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 2855 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2901 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 2910 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for mineral exploration and production. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 2988 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt certain rules related to ratemaking procedures and to the status of previously adopted rules. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3001 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Health--General|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3044 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3068 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee on the request by the payee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3135 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the authority of school districts in certain counties to grant housing stipends to teachers employed by the districts and receive state reimbursement of those costs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|Housing--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3198 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to permitting for injection wells in certain oil and gas producing counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3217 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3291 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to transactions involving oil, gas, or condensate; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3313 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Shaheen, Matt
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 3371 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the allocation of grants from the transportation infrastructure fund. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND |
|
|
HB 3458 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for recycling of oil and gas drill cuttings. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Conservation|Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 3480 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 3554 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony
|
Relating to an oil and gas severance tax credit for the use of incremental production increase techniques. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3644 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 3809 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana
|
Relating to the regulation of petroleum coke storage and transport. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
HB 3946 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the effect of operations in a unit created under the provisions of an oil or gas lease following the expiration of the primary term of the lease. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4021 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
|
Relating to creating a tax severance credit for oil and gas operators for use of alternative fluids in place of fresh water solely in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4025 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 4034 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
|
Relating to the dedication of revenue derived from the tax levied on crude petroleum production. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 4035 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to an oil and gas severance tax credit for certain community investments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4044 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to the imposition of a fee on a holder of a permit for an oil and gas waste disposal well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HCR 57 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 63 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
|
Urging the U.S. Congress to expedite natural gas exports. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HJR 23 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HJR 76 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Common Carriers|ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Energy--General|Environment--Water|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HR 1145 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Urging Congress to expedite the permitting process for the export of liquefied natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SB 109 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 118 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 402 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee on the request by the payee. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 440 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit hydraulic fracturing treatment. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 529 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: King, Phil
|
Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
Labor--Unemployment|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 720 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 757 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to the repeal of the production taxes on crude petroleum and sulphur. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General|Taxation--Occupation Tax |
|
|
SB 809 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 903 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
SB 919 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 951 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road. |
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 969 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|MEXICO|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1069 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
Environment--Air|LANDFILLS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
SB 1165 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the express preemption of regulation of oil and gas operations and the exclusive jurisdiction of those operations by the state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Companion document considered in lieu of |
Common Carriers|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1373 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
County Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Safety |
|
|
SB 1384 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1393 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of pipeline equipment, oil and gas equipment, oil, gas, or condensate and the unauthorized purchase or sale of oil, gas, or condensate. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1421 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs |
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1531 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the use of revenue derived from oil and gas by the Tarrant Regional Water District. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
|
|
SB 1786 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to the regulation of petroleum coke storage and transport. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions |
|
|
SB 1788 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1865 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
SB 1875 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT |
|
|
SB 1926 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to permits to be issued for the storage and disposal of certain oil and gas waste. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1975 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to a study of the economic cost of significant oil and gas activity in rural areas of the state. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|Oil & Gas|RURAL |
|
|
SB 1985 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1990 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the disclosure of information about water used in hydraulic fracturing. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SCR 13 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
|
Urging the U.S. Congress to end the ban on crude oil exports. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Signed by the Governor |
IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SCR 32 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
|
Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Signed by the Governor |
IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HB 55 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 100 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 203 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
|
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 379 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oil and gas waste disposed of by injection in a commercial injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 380 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 448 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
|
Relating to a requirement that the operator of an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is to be performed mail a list of the chemicals to be used in the treatment to persons residing near the well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Health--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 563 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to shale transportation districts, authorizing the issuance of bonds. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 878 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the filing with the state of electric logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1475 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 1496 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1712 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem and sales and use taxes for property used in connection with an offshore spill response containment system. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 1788 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HB 1792 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1859 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to security interests in oil and gas production and its proceeds. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1863 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
|
Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1891 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture to approve the testing and sale of certain aviation gasoline. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Oil & Gas|Transportation--Aviation |
|
|
HB 1986 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1988 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the use of corrugated stainless steel tubing in residential and commercial structures. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Oil & Gas|Safety |
|
|
HB 2122 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information. |
House: Technology
|
Referred to Technology |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2166 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2184 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the partition of mineral interests of a charitable trust. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS |
|
|
HB 2251 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 2277 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the regulation of certain pits used to store flowback or produced water from an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS |
|
|
HB 2292 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: González, Mary
|
Relating to the notice requirements for the issuance, renewal, or amendment of certain environmental permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
No action taken in committee |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 2300 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to funding and donations for county transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2305 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
|
Relating to motor vehicle inspections; creating an offense; changing the collection method for certain fees. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
See remarks for effective date |
Oil & Gas|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|Transportation--Mass Transit|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment |
|
|
HB 2406 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
|
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Highways|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2446 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Franchise|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2571 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the inspection of certain information regarding the production, transportation, sale, and marketing of oil and gas from state land; imposing an administrative penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|RAILROAD COMMISSIONER |
|
|
HB 2590 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2624 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the regulation of water wells under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation to prevent groundwater pollution. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2633 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 2661 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 2767 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production of oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2798 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HB 2799 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the transfer from the state to a county of a portion of the revenue derived from oil and gas leases of land owned by the county to be used by the county for road maintenance purposes. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2828 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
HB 2982 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards applicable to the transportation by pipeline of hazardous liquids, carbon dioxide, and natural gas in rural locations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2992 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the reuse, discharge, or disposal of fluid produced from certain oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2994 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the effect of operations in a unit created under the provisions of an oil or gas lease following the expiration of the primary term of the lease. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3108 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products held temporarily in this state for certain purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|GOODS-IN-TRANSIT|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3113 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the application of the exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in manufacturing. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 3249 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to recycling, reclamation, handling, and/or treatment of oil and gas waste, water, and related materials and clarifying the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3298 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
HB 3305 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 3309 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HB 3315 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the regulation of reuse and recycling of produced water from oil and gas activities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3317 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3387 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee. |
House: Ways & Means
|
No action taken in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Science & Technology|Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION |
|
|
HB 3537 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the treatment and reuse or discharge of fluid produced from oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3539 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the source and supply of water used for oil and gas exploration and production in the State of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3547 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
|
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3574 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of the School Land Board to designate certain revenue for deposit in the real estate special fund account of the permanent school fund. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 3595 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to imposing a fee on water used in the performance of a hydraulic fracturing treatment on an oil or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3596 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the regulation of emissions of air contaminants from the drilling or reworking of oil or gas wells. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3597 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 3598 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the amounts of the administrative penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3599 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to restrictions on the siting, drilling, completion, and operation of oil and gas wells in certain locations. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3600 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 3601 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3639 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to a fund for certain county transportation infrastructure projects and the creation of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zones. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 3658 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Legislature|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael
|
Relating to the promotion of Texas energy products, services and technologies in the global marketplace. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
|
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Energy--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GLOBAL ENERGY CAPITAL TASK FORCE|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Science & Technology|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HJR 63 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the state's oil and gas tax revenue to construction, reconstruction, acquisition, and expansion of roads in counties in which a shale formation is located. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|STATE HIGHWAY FUND|Taxation--Energy Resources|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HJR 97 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to rename the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions |
|
|
HJR 132 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Morrison, Geanie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products held temporarily in this state the same ad valorem tax-exempt status as is currently provided to other tangible personal property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HR 2853 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to withdraw the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's proposed rule to regulate hydraulic fracturing on federal and tribal lands. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, U.S.|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HR 3025 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747. |
|
3 hr. notice-for consideration |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--County |
|
|
HR 3050 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747. |
|
Reported enrolled |
County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--County |
|
|
SB 71 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas and the allocation of certain gas production tax revenue. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
SB 136 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 212 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees and the elimination of a fee. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Sunset--Commission Bills|TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 513 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the regulation of saltwater pipelines by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 514 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 749 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the detection and repair of natural gas pipeline leaks. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 865 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the information required to be provided by a payor of proceeds from the sale of oil or gas from an oil or gas well to a payee. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 868 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
SB 873 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the permitting authority of a groundwater conservation district for the drilling or operation of a water well used to supply water for the drilling, exploration, or production of oil or gas. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 900 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 901 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 941 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Railroad Commission of Texas regulating the exploration for and production of natural gas in the unincorporated areas of certain counties. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 942 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the creation and funding of the Railroad Commission of Texas operating account; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Finances--Budget |
|
|
SB 1063 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the inclusion of natural gas as a public facility for a public facility corporation. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|Purchasing--Local |
|
|
SB 1094 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to security interests in oil and gas production and its proceeds. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1104 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION|STATE AGENCIES' RULES |
|
|
SB 1204 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1240 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the partition of mineral interests of a charitable trust. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS |
|
|
SB 1434 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 1462 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1468 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Franchise|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1625 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1685 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to exemptions from property taxation and sales and use taxation for certain offshore spill response and well containment property used to control pollution. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
SB 1727 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|Legislature|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 1747 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1749 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1778 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SB 1779 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to ad valorem tax incentives for the recycling of water used in oil or gas drilling or production. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1780 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate |
|
|
SB 1782 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the assessment of damages arising from a condemnation of a pipeline easement. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
SB 1783 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the tax exemption for permanent hotel residents in certain oil and gas producing municipalities. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
HOTELS & MOTELS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy |
|
|
SCR 45 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1747. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Corrective|Taxation--County |
|
|
SR 1093 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--County |
|
|
SJR 7 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in alleviating degradation to highways caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. |
|
Filed |
County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
SJR 6 |
83-2 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in alleviating degradation to transportation infrastructure caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. |
|
Filed |
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 759 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the reporting by an owner of a facility used to store certain hydrocarbons to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of information related to property stored in the facility. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 849 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 889 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 1124 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1125 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1126 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the control of emissions from crude oil and condensate storage tanks in certain areas of this state. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
HB 1285 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to the payment by the holder of abandoned mineral proceeds of the ad valorem taxes on the mineral interest to which the proceeds are attributable. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 1556 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a drilling permit for an oil or gas well that is proposed to be located within a specified distance of a public school. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1795 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to permits issued for moving certain oil well servicing or drilling machinery. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road |
|
|
HB 2001 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 2067 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering by individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and gas resources. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2087 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to the allocation of production from a horizontal drainhole oil or gas well to an owner of a nonparticipating royalty interest in production from the well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 2125 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
|
Relating to the priority of oil or gas well inspections by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety |
|
|
HB 2126 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the amount and use of an administrative penalty imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas for certain violations that occur in certain populous natural gas producing counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2259 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Aliseda, Jose
|
Relating to a drilling permit road fee for county repair and maintenance of public roads. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--General|County Government--Roads|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Highways|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF |
|
|
HB 2335 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to motor fuel quality and testing. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2356 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 2663 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2849 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Simpson, David
|
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with mineral exploration and production operations; providing administrative and criminal penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2938 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to a grant program for certain natural gas motor vehicles. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2939 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the annual reporting of groundwater use in activities related to the exploration or drilling for or production of oil or gas by owners or operators of oil and gas wells. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2984 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the remediation of underground storage tanks and the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
HB 3066 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to regulation of air contaminant emissions from oil and gas wells. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3073 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Veasey, Marc
|
Relating to the posting of public notice of the issuance of a permit for an oil or gas well by the operator of the well. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 3106 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the abolition of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Oil and Gas Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the railroad commission to the oil and gas commission. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3110 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to the issuance of permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 3134 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the plugging of inactive oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3182 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to the imposition of state taxes, including the sales and use, motor vehicle sales and use, and hotel occupancy tax, on certain oilfield portable units. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 3212 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oil and gas waste disposed of by injection in a commercial injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3241 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to the regulation of the location of oil and gas wells by a county in certain areas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3328 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Health--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3418 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment. |
House: Appropriations
|
Postponed |
ADVERTISING|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|Animals|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
HB 3420 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Darby, Drew
|
Relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3449 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Christian, Wayne
|
Relating to notice provided to certain local officials regarding the use of land application to treat and dispose of certain oil and gas waste. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Agriculture|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--General|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3460 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the filing with the state of well logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3586 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3715 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Workman, Paul
|
Relating to standards applicable to propane distribution system retailers. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3785 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to a tax exemption for inactive oil and gas wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3792 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal authority to regulate gas pipelines located within the municipality. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 20 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to grant programs for certain natural gas motor vehicles and alternative fuel facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PICKUP & HEAVY TRUCKS|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 104 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to restrictions on the release into the air of natural gas and associated vapors from a gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 105 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to a restriction on the formation into which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 107 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the detection and repair of natural gas pipeline leakages. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 655 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Government Organization
|
House appoints conferees-reported |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Sunset--Commission Bills|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 745 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the regulation of saltwater pipelines by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 772 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the use of a tracer substance in performing a hydraulic fracturing treatment operation. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 893 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to motor fuel quality and testing. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1049 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the disclosure of information regarding hydraulic fracturing treatment operations. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1134 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
|
Relating to the issuance of permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
SB 1293 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the amounts of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations relating to certain pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1294 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the imposition of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1296 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds and other financial security filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by certain persons under the jurisdiction of the commission and deposited in the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
BONDS|Financial--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1505 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SB 1506 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil and gas in place. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SB 1569 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the remediation of underground storage tanks and the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
SB 1584 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
|
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Reported favorably as substituted |
ADVERTISING|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|Animals|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Navigation & Ports |
|
|
SB 1633 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Railroad Commission of Texas regulating the exploration for and production of natural gas in the unincorporated areas of certain counties. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1639 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to certain exceptions and permits granted by the Railroad Commission. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1641 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the location for conducting certain hearings of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1689 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the process for refusing to renew an organization report for an operator that fails to plug an inactive oil or gas well. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Co-author authorized |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1800 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the enforcement of the requirements regarding plugging of inactive oil or gas wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1873 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the creation and funding of the well inspection fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1930 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Co-author authorized |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Health--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. |
House: Appropriations
|
Left pending in committee |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
HB 82 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage. |
|
Filed |
Energy--Fuel Storage|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TEXAS ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT |
|
|
HR 197 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. |
|
Reported enrolled |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--School Districts|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Appropriations |
|
|
HR 232 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. |
|
Reported enrolled |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Lawyers|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PROCESS SERVERS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SB 2 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
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Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
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Effective immediately |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--School Districts|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Appropriations |
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SB 36 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
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Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
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Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--City|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
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SB 37 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
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Relating to the elimination of the tax exemption or reduction for certain high-cost gas. |
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Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
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SCR 5 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. |
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Signed by the Governor |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Open Records|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Corrective|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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SR 105 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. |
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Reported enrolled |
AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--School Districts|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Appropriations |
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SR 130 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
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Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. |
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Reported enrolled |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS |
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HB 472 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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Relating to the effect and implementation of the law regarding reporting by a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator of contamination. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
Common Carriers|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY |
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HB 569 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
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Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. |
House: Natural Resources
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Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
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HB 737 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
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Relating to the duty to notify local governmental entities about the existence of proposed hazardous liquid pipeline projects. |
House: Energy Resources
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Left pending in committee |
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 834 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Miller, Sid
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Relating to reporting ownership of mineral interests severed from the surface estate and the vesting of title by judicial proceeding to certain abandoned mineral interests. |
House: Energy Resources
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Referred to Energy Resources |
Courts--District|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas |
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HB 876 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
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Relating to the installation of natural gas pipelines in controlled access highway rights-of-way. |
House: Transportation
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Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Utilities--General |
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HB 1015 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
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Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
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HB 1210 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
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Relating to the oil production tax rate reduction for oil recovered through certain enhanced oil recovery projects. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
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HB 1405 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
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Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
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HB 1420 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Orr, Rob
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of oil and gas drill cuttings; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
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HB 1526 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of a common purchaser that transports natural gas by pipeline to use a public right-of-way for a pipeline. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
City Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1533 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
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Relating to notice of applications for permits to drill certain gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
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HB 1534 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the property valuation information required to be provided regarding property to be acquired by eminent domain. |
House: Land & Resource Management
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Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property |
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HB 1535 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
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Relating to the requirement that gas corporations obtain a permit from the Railroad Commission of Texas before condemning property to construct certain gas pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1536 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the elimination of the power of eminent domain for certain gas corporations when constructing a pipeline for the gathering or transmission of natural gas. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1537 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
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Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1538 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities or counties to adopt and enforce safety standards applicable to certain gas pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1566 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: England, Kirk
|
Relating to the authority of municipalities to regulate natural gas compressor station structures. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 1883 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the status of certain transporters of natural or synthetic gas and liquified natural gas marine terminals as gas utilities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
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HB 2087 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Homer, Mark
|
Relating to the state's statutory and contractual liens to secure the payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due under oil and gas leases of state land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Postponed |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|ROYALTIES |
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HB 2254 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to the authority of a local government to prohibit the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing a permit for a disposal well. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
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HB 2255 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on the release into the air of natural gas and associated vapors from a gas well. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
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HB 2259 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the plugging of certain inactive oil or gas wells and to standards for electrical power lines serving certain oil and gas facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
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HB 2333 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|City Government--Roads|Oil & Gas |
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HB 2336 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas |
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HB 2356 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the filing with the state of well logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Oil & Gas|Open Records |
|
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HB 2572 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Highways|Oil & Gas|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--General |
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HB 2613 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Heflin, Joe
|
Relating to the allocation of gasoline tax to county roads. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
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HB 2648 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Miklos, Robert
|
Relating to taking into account the cost of fuel in establishing the transportation allotment for school districts and counties operating public school transportation systems. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas|Transportation--Miscellaneous |
|
|
HB 2669 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
|
Relating to the implementation of projects involving the capture, injection, sequestration, or geologic storage of carbon dioxide. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
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HB 2853 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to the amount and use of certain fees imposed in connection with oil and gas activities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2915 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to oil and gas operations in connection with certain state land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Highways|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM |
|
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HB 2925 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
HB 2960 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GULF OF MEXICO|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 3195 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas by a municipality. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3196 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas by a municipality. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
County Government--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3268 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Leibowitz, David
|
Relating to the exemption of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities from motor fuel taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 3288 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality. |
House: Urban Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3292 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
|
Relating to an increase in the fee for natural gas pipeline safety inspections. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3332 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to an exemption from the oil severance tax for oil produced from certain low-producing wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3383 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to the eligibility of land to be appraised as open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions |
|
|
HB 3402 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to a restriction on the location of a well drilled for oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
County Government--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3404 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to fees imposed by certain counties on operators of gas wells and oil and gas waste disposal wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
County Government--Finance|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3516 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
|
Relating to the rate and calculation of the franchise tax for certain oil and gas related entities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 3590 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an inventory of emissions of air contaminants from oil or gas production, transportation, or processing facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3591 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to the control of emissions from crude oil and condensate storage tanks in certain areas of this state. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
HB 3644 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Orr, Rob
|
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of certain counties to regulate certain matters pertaining to gas wells and natural gas compressor stations; imposing a criminal penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|PERMITS |
|
|
HB 3658 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the pipeline safety fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3729 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the installation of certain pipelines in county road rights-of-way. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas|Utilities--Water & Sewer |
|
|
HB 3761 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to a grant program to assist counties in repairing county roads damaged by certain natural gas activities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3781 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shelton, Mark
|
Relating to the resolution of disputes pertaining to the urban drilling of certain oil or gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3899 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to the administration of and exemptions from the gas production tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3918 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
|
Relating to testing liquefied petroleum gas systems in certain school facilities. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4063 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
|
Relating to the periods for applying for and receiving designation of a well as a two-year inactive well for purposes of the oil and gas severance tax exemption. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 4166 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the provision of severance tax credits and exemptions and other incentives and procedures for producing oil from certain wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4246 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the reporting of lost or unaccounted gas by the first purchaser and the tax due by the first purchaser on lost or unaccounted for gas. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4247 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the use of the proceeds of cash deposits filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by certain persons under the jurisdiction of the commission and deposited in the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4300 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to safety rules for certain pipeline facilities and public awareness. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4360 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4433 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to an exemption from oil and gas severance taxes for oil and gas produced in association with the production of geothermal energy. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX |
|
|
HB 4441 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to establish standards regarding certain pipelines and appurtenant facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
City Government--General|Highways|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 4448 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to fuel quality testing. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4496 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs and associated equipment. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 4654 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 4667 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to the amount and use of the coastal protection fee. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4668 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a fee on the importation and exportation of natural gas for coastal protection. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
BORDER|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|IMPORTS & EXPORTS|Oil & Gas|PLATTING |
|
|
HCR 67 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
|
Urging the United States Congress to maintain state regulatory coverage of hydraulic fracturing. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
HCR 183 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Urging Congress to reject provisions of President Barack Obama's budget that would eliminate certain deductions presently available to the oil and natural gas exploration industry. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Signed by the Governor |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SB 483 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Franchise|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 540 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a disposal well. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. |
|
|
SB 645 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
SB 656 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 686 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
|
Relating to the installation, maintenance, or operation of natural gas pipelines on state highways and highway and county road rights-of-way. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 752 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to a restriction on the formation in which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 894 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 902 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
|
Relating to restrictions on the release into the air of natural gas and associated vapors from a gas well. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 949 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs and associated equipment. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SB 997 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
|
Relating to the administration of and exemptions from the gas production tax. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1154 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1378 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the responsibility of oil and gas well operators with regard to plugging inactive oil or gas wells and to ensuring the proper connection of electric lines. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1387 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the implementation of projects involving the capture, injection, sequestration, or geologic storage of carbon dioxide. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1658 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to an increase in the fee for natural gas pipeline safety inspections. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1679 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of a common purchaser that transports natural gas by pipeline to use a public right-of-way for a pipeline. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Roads|Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1749 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Highways|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1823 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the state's statutory and contractual liens to secure the payment of unpaid royalty and other amounts due under oil and gas leases of state land. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 1907 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the requirements regarding reporting by a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator of contamination. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Common Carriers|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY |
|
|
SB 1908 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to safety and financial responsibility in the operating of oil and gas wells; providing criminal penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|Safety |
|
|
SB 2005 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the exemption of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities from motor fuel taxes. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
SB 2055 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to safety rules for gas pipeline facilities and public awareness. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 2089 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to protections provided by the Department of Agriculture for certain consumers; providing penalties. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS |
|
|
SB 2143 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine whether certain transporters of natural or synthetic gas are gas utilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 2170 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the amount and use of certain fees imposed in connection with oil and gas activities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 2355 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of the pipeline safety fund. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 2401 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to detecting and repairing leakage from natural gas pipelines. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 2402 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the exploration for and development and production of natural gas; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 2557 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
HB 37 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Solomons, Burt
|
Relating to the retail sale of temperature-adjusted gasoline and diesel fuel. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 375 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of a state strategy for increasing the availability of low-emission automotive fuels for Texas drivers. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|Environment--Air|Environment--General|Oil & Gas|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|VEHICLE EMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 521 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
HB 596 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
|
Relating to the retail sale of temperature-adjusted gasoline and diesel fuel. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 630 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of the issuance of a permit for certain oil and gas operations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 913 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 1170 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1558 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the assessment of damages and award of costs and fees in condemnations of property in particular areas by certain common carriers. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Common Carriers|CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
HB 1559 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the assessment of damages and award of costs and fees in the condemnation of property by certain common carriers. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Common Carriers|CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
HB 1592 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to the labeling requirement for fuel pumps dispensing certain gasoline and ethanol mixtures. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|SIGNS |
|
|
HB 1659 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to procedures in an eminent domain proceeding initiated by certain common carriers. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain |
|
|
HB 1904 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Franchise |
|
|
HB 1927 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the liability of manufacturers or sellers of fuel additives and components and fuels. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Postponed |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|Product Liability |
|
|
HB 1956 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
|
Relating to the financial responsibility requirements applicable to owners or operators of underground storage tanks. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Insurance--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1967 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation as common carriers of certain owners, operators, or managers of pipelines for the transportation of feedstock for carbon gasification, the products of carbon gasification, or the derivative products of carbon gasification. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2240 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to severance tax credits for qualifying low-producing wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General |
|
|
HB 2394 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the tax credit for enhanced efficiency equipment installed on certain wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 2417 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the responsibility for and management of the fuel ethanol and biodiesel production incentive program. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2982 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of oil or gas interests. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 3168 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to incentives for and the regulation of biofuel production and distribution in this state. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Record vote |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3273 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 3385 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
|
Relating to the use of certain state money for costs related to the relocation to the city of Austin, Texas, of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission and for the support of that commission. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3431 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the use of anthropogenic carbon dioxide in the recovery of oil. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3554 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the program for the regulation and remediation of underground and aboveground storage tanks. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3708 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to underground natural gas storage facilities in Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Fuel Storage|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3739 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to fees on the delivery of certain petroleum products. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 4050 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to the creation of the Wise County Groundwater Conservation District. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Recommendations filed with the Speaker |
Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WISE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
|
|
SB 714 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to reports regarding certain water wells required by a groundwater conservation district. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility |
|
|
SB 715 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE |
|
|
SB 764 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
|
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for fuel during a disaster. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1013 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate warning signs appurtenant to certain pipeline facilities; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--Water|HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|SIGNS |
|
|
SB 1026 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the regulation as common carriers of certain owners, operators, or managers of pipelines for the transportation of feedstock for carbon gasification, the products of carbon gasification, or the derivative products of carbon gasification. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1140 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the regulation and limitation of liability of persons engaged in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities, including requirements concerning consumer safety notification. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1162 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs and associated equipment. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
SB 1173 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the tax credit for enhanced efficiency equipment installed on certain wells. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on Major State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1249 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
|
Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuels. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|SIGNS |
|
|
SB 1335 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of the issuance of a permit for certain oil and gas operations. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1337 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to incentives for biofuel production, distribution, and use in this state. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1574 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the use of the surface of land in connection with certain activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
SB 1592 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to the requirements regarding reporting by a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator of contamination and to the composition of the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1670 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to certificates of compliance issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas to owners or operators of certain wells subject to the jurisdiction of the commission. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/07 |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1692 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the reimbursement from the Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Account and relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1816 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for the reuse and recycling of wastewater used for oil and gas activities. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on Major State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Sales |
|
|
HB 347 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for approving and directing the laying of certain pipes or pipelines. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 380 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to oil and gas well plugging insurance policies. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Insurance--Property & Casualty|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 471 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the authority of a gas utility to implement a rate change by posting a bond. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 473 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to examinations for licenses to engage in certain liquefied petroleum gas-related activities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 474 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the duty of a gas utility to report certain transactions to the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 475 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the exemption of the sale of certain liquefied petroleum gas containers from the liquefied petroleum gas-related activities for which a person is required to obtain a license from the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 484 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 753 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Gattis, Dan
|
Relating to notice to surface owners of oil and gas exploration and production operations. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 760 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to fees for registration and inspection of certain fuel measuring and dispensing devices. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Agriculture|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 821 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of transportation services for natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TEXAS COMPETITIVE GAS MARKET ACT|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 872 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the rates and fees related to pipeline inspection and gas utility services. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 987 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1161 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the provision of certain information to owners of oil or gas royalty interests by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 1162 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the training, examination, and seminar attendance requirements for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 1202 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to severance tax credits for continued production from certain low-producing gas wells and oil leases. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 1329 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the authority of a city to take certain actions with regard to certain pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--General|Environment--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1512 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 1564 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Relating to the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1766 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to exemptions from and reductions to the gas production tax. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1987 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Common Carriers|Energy--Fuel Storage|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
HB 1991 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Solid Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2054 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the regulation of gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2055 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the regulation of oil production by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2083 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to regulation of gas gathering by utilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HB 2160 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the Texas Energy Education Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENERGY EDUCATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 2161 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities, the provision of severance tax credits and exemptions and other incentives and procedures for producing oil or gas from certain wells or plugging wells, and the procedure for computing severance taxes in connection with certain gas sales; imposing an administrative penalty. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 2172 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to eligibility for a license or registration for an exemption to engage in liquefied petroleum gas-related activities and to disciplinary action against licensees and registrants. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2399 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to liability for damages caused by a leak from or a malfunction or the improper operation or modification of a liquefied petroleum gas system or related equipment. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|Safety |
|
|
HB 2439 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the enforcement of the laws governing plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells and preventing, controlling, or cleaning up oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2440 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of activities associated with multiple accumulations of hydrocarbons from which production by commingling of hydrocarbons is authorized. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2455 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2456 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to restrictions on the transfer of a fuel tank to a metal recycling entity. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
HB 2482 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the financial security requirements for certain operators of oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2586 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to a requirement that a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator report contamination. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2881 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Keffer, Bill
|
Relating to remedies for environmental injuries caused by oil- and gas-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2980 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to incentives for operators to assume regulatory responsibility for orphaned oil or gas wells; providing penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2983 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to encouraging production from oil wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 2984 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the composition of and use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Finances--Management & Control |
|
|
HB 2986 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Postponed |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3128 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to funding of coastal erosion response activities and the coastal management program; imposing a fee. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3219 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field, a natural resource of the Texas-Louisiana border region. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 3248 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
|
Relating to the funding of coastal erosion response activities and the coastal management program; imposing surcharges and fees. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3251 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
|
Relating to the funding of the coastal protection fund and the use of money in the fund. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HCR 225 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the Secretary of the Senate. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Recall|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HCR 227 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: West, George
|
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the senate to the house for further consideration. |
|
Filed |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Recall|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas |
|
|
HCR 243 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1863. |
|
Filed |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Corrective|State Employees|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
HCR 249 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. |
|
Filed |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Corrective|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
HCR 250 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863. |
|
Received from the House |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Corrective|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
HR 1242 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Edwards, Al
|
Directing the Office of the Attorney General of Texas to conduct a study to ensure that high gasoline prices in Texas are not the result of consumer fraud and to provide information to help Texas consumers find the lowest possible price for gasoline in their community. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Reported enrolled |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy |
|
|
HR 2267 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. |
|
Reported enrolled |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
SB 372 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
|
Relating to fees for registration and inspection of certain fuel measuring and dispensing devices. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
Agriculture|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 480 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: West, George
|
Relating to the authority of a city to take certain actions with regard to certain pipelines. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
City Government--General|Environment--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 485 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 575 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to notice to a surface owner by an oil or gas well operator of certain oil and gas operations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 758 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Environment--Solid Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 828 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain property owners to file a late notice of protest with an appraisal review board. |
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 1/1/06 |
Military & Veterans|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions |
|
|
SB 949 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1130 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Relating to a requirement that a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator report contamination. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1166 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: West, George
|
Relating to the enforcement of the laws governing plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells and preventing, controlling, or cleaning up oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to incentives for continued production from certain oil and gas wells; providing penalties. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1170 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the regulation of gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1175 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
|
Relating to the regulation of oil and gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1297 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1298 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to restrictions on the transfer of a fuel tank to a metal recycling entity. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS |
|
|
SB 1299 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Talton, Robert
|
Relating to an exception to the prohibition against commingling used oil with solid waste if the commingling is incident to the dismantling of scrap, used, or obsolete metals. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Environment--Solid Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1366 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to implementing a clean coal project in this state. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Utilities--Electric|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1385 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to encouraging production from gas and oil wells. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1511 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to liability for damages caused by a leak from or a malfunction or the improper operation or modification of a liquefied petroleum gas system or related equipment. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|Safety |
|
|
SB 1634 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the Texas Energy Education Council; authorizing the imposition of an assessment on producers of oil, gas, and condensate. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
ENERGY EDUCATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 1698 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to fees and penalties for oil and gas operations. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1755 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1863 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
|
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|TEXAS MOBILITY FUND|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
SCR 6 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: West, George
|
Memoralizing Congress to establish a domestic energy policy to ensure an adequate supply of natural gas, the appropriate infrastructure, promote greater energy efficiency, and open new areas for environmentally responsible natural gas production. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Signed by the Governor |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SR 1084 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863. |
|
Reported enrolled |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--Health & Accident|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General|Tobacco Products|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses |
|
|
HB 125 |
79-3 (2006) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain portable drilling rigs. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection |
|
|
SB 2 |
79-3 (2006) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project. |
Senate: Finance
|
No action taken in committee |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 183 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 666 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to value-added processing of agricultural goods into fuel ethanol and biodiesel and the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 777 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
|
Relating to value-added processing of agricultural goods into fuel ethanol and biodiesel and the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Considered in Calendars |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 942 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to certain bond requirements for persons engaged in certain activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas other than the ownership or operation of wells. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
BONDS|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1110 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
|
Relating to the funding of the coastal protection fund and the use of money in the fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1185 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the contents of a plan for the assessment or testing of a pipeline. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1193 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the annual gas utility report made by the Railroad Commission of Texas to the governor. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Governor|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1195 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the fee for a reissued certificate of compliance for an oil lease or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1402 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to oil spill prevention and response. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1436 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hochberg, Scott
|
Relating to fees credited to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1512 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to meetings to exchange information regarding emergency management plans relating to pipeline safety. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Oil & Gas|Open Meetings|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 1575 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to cost-based transportation rates for natural gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1594 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to requirements for emergency response plans relating to pipeline safety. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1803 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to surface use planning and restoration for oil and gas mineral leases. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Agriculture|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--General|SURFACE USE ACT |
|
|
HB 1843 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to notice requirements for and risk assessment and prevention in relation to construction around a pipeline facility. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1931 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to pipeline safety emergency response plans and the requirements governing notification of pipeline construction and operation. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1942 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to incentives to encourage gas utilities to invest in new infrastructure. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Considered in Calendars |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2020 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 2021 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2272 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the filing of financial security by entities engaging in oil and gas exploration and production related activities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2301 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the collection of oil-field cleanup regulatory fees. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2367 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to customers of the state power program. |
House: Regulated Industries
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2613 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Keffer, Bill
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to liens on stored hydrocarbons at sites and facilities that have not been timely cleaned up. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2654 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to clarification of certain exemptions from requirements of pipeline assessment and testing. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY |
|
|
HB 2689 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the practice of law. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2745 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to the review and approval by the General Land Office of energy acquisition contracts entered into by certain public retail customers. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|Purchasing--State|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
HB 2758 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to the use of fuel-saving technologies by certain state agency vehicles. |
House: Government Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General |
|
|
HB 2766 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to requiring a permit to conduct geochemical or geophysical exploration activities along certain roadways; providing penalties. |
House: Transportation
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
Highways|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|TEXAS HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY EXPLORATION ACT |
|
|
HB 2846 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the authority of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct certain hearings over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2878 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to transportation rates between a gas utility or municipally owned utility and a state agency. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
City Government--Utilities|Oil & Gas|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2956 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for oil and gas producers that make financial contributions to institutions of higher education. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Meeting cancelled |
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3140 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Wilson, Ron
|
Relating to requiring the operator of an oil or gas well to file with the chief appraiser of an appraisal district a plat that identifies and shows the location of related flow lines. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 3368 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hunter, Bob
|
Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council. |
House: Energy Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
ENERGY RESOURCE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed |
|
|
HB 3444 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to gas transportation service for a state agency. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3470 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to the type of action for forfeiture the state may bring and the items subject to forfeiture under Chapter 115, Natural Resources Code. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources |
|
|
HB 3471 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to jurisdiction over a suit for damages brought by a landowner or producer of oil or gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HR 1772 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Garza, Timoteo
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952. |
|
1 hr. notice-for consideration |
AUDITOR, STATE|BINGO|BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Electronic Information Systems|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|Environment--General|Ethics|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|IDENTITY THEFT|Insurance--General|LANDFILLS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Oil & Gas|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION|PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON|PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|SURPLUS PROPERTY|Taxation--Sales|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 506 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to requiring, as a condition of eligibility to bid on an oil, gas, or other mineral lease on certain state land, a plan for procuring goods and services from or participating with historically underutilized businesses. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources |
|
|
SB 619 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: West, George
|
Relating to oil spill prevention and response. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 839 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to gas transportation service for a state agency. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1201 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to customers of the state power program. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1208 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to cost based transportation rates for natural gas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1271 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: West, George | et. al.
|
Relating to incentives to encourage gas utilities to invest in new infrastructure. |
House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1376 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to surface use planning and restoration for oil and gas mineral leases. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
SB 1385 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1386 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the filing of financial security by entities engaging in oil and gas exploration and production related activities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1408 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1438 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1484 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: West, George
|
Relating to the acceptance of organization reports and permit applications and approval of certificates of compliance by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1754 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the clarification of certain requirements regarding pipeline assessment, testing, and safety. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY |
|
|
SB 1792 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to the price to beat fuel factor adjustment. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--Electric |
|
|
SB 1952 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
|
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government. |
House: Government Reform
Senate: Government Organization
|
Rules suspended |
AUDITOR, STATE|BINGO|BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--General|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Electronic Information Systems|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Energy--Conservation|Environment--General|Ethics|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Financial--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|IDENTITY THEFT|Insurance--General|JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON POSTCONVICTION EXONERATIONS|LANDFILLS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Oil & Gas|PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF|PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION|PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION|PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE|PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON|PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Purchasing--State|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|STUDENT LOANS|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|SURPLUS PROPERTY|Taxation--Sales|TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF|WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS |
|
|
SB 1954 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Ratliff, Bill
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 34 |
78-1 (2003) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
|
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 102 |
78-1 (2003) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 52 |
78-4 (2003) |
Author: West, George | et. al.
|
Relating to the provision of financial assurance for plugging certain oil and gas wells. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Insurance--Property & Casualty|Oil & Gas|TEXAS WELL-PLUGGING SURETY BOND ASSOCIATION |
|
|
HB 735 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to providing mandatory venue for a civil action arising under an oil and gas lease. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 736 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the time that certain causes of action arising out of or relating to interests in an oil and gas lease accrue. |
House: Civil Practices
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS |
|
|
HB 788 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of certain effects of fuel ethanol and biodiesel production in this state. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 981 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to oil and gas royalty reporting standards. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 1241 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the purchase of diesel fuel by certain persons using a signed statement. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Agriculture|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 1317 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
|
Relating to financial security requirements for certain oil well operators. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1426 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Shields, John
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
|
Relating to the repeal of an obsolete provision authorizing a temporary reduction of the royalty rate on gas produced from certain state land. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 1850 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to audits regarding oil and gas produced from certain state land. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Energy--General|Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
HB 1857 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
|
Relating to restrictions on the authority of a person to transport petroleum products in a pipeline system. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Subcommittee members named |
Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property |
|
|
HB 1858 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
|
Relating to a limitation on the authority of certain limited partnerships to engage as common carriers in the pipeline business. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Environment--Water|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY |
|
|
HB 1897 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester
|
Relating to the criminal penalty for violations relating to handling used oil. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2131 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: King, Tracy
|
Relating to certain matters regarding oil and gas regulation, including fees, plugging of wells, required financial security, and offenses. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2151 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Danburg, Debra
|
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2436 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to a requirement that the Bureau of Economic Geology of The University of Texas at Austin conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Oil & Gas|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY |
|
|
HB 2563 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Dunnam, Jim
|
Relating to the requirement that certain facilities that sell motor vehicle fuel provide air and water for motor vehicles; providing a criminal penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
Business & Commerce--General|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2649 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission from imposing controls more stringent than federal controls on motor fuel content. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|VEHICLE EMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 2687 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the program for the regulation and remediation of underground and aboveground storage tanks. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2718 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2725 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Driver, Joe
|
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the sale of portable cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2806 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to disconnection of natural gas service. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Consumer Protection|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2819 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to a prohibition on the sale of gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether and a requirement for the substitution of gasoline containing ethanol for use in certain nonattainment areas. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2820 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Swinford, David
|
Relating to a prohibition on the sale of gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether and a requirement for the substitution of gasoline containing ethyl tertiary butyl ether or ethanol for use in certain nonattainment areas. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2841 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Wolens, Steven
|
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan; providing a penalty. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|Science & Technology|TAXICABS|VEHICLE EMISSIONS |
|
|
HB 2872 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Uher, D.R.
|
Relating to the emergency cleanup of oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3018 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Sunset Bills |
|
|
HB 3021 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to the definitions of "hazardous waste" and "oil and gas hazardous waste" for use in environmental regulation and enforcement. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3070 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT, TEXAS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3089 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
|
Relating to requiring notice of intent to drill, requirement for surety deposit and negotiation of surface damages. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 3099 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Counts, David
|
Relating to the extension of existing severance tax incentives to maintain existing levels of production of natural gas and crude oil. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 3217 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to the voluntary cleanup program of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3218 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to the statutory lien that arises when an abandoned well has not been timely plugged. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3219 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to testing liquefied petroleum gas systems in certain school facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISIONER |
|
|
HB 3220 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to the composition and use of the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|LOANS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3415 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to the development and use of landfill gas for state energy and environmental purposes. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Solid Waste|LANDFILLS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3426 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for responding to and cleaning up certain oil discharges in coastal areas to the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Water|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3427 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to the composition of the oil-field cleanup fund, the amounts of certain fees deposited to the credit of the fund, and the use of money in the fund. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 3429 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a transfer of the Railroad Commission of Texas' powers and duties regarding regulation of gas utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 3431 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to a prohibition on the operation of a waterborne craft fueled by gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether on any surface water body. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Environment--Air|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 3432 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy
|
Relating to the establishment of a program for the training of oil and gas extraction workers at Texas A&M International University. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Oil & Gas|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM |
|
|
HR 1399 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Farabee, David
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1317. |
|
1 hr. notice-for consideration |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports |
|
|
SB 5 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
|
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|Science & Technology|TAXICABS|VEHICLE EMISSIONS |
|
|
SB 290 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to providing mandatory venue for a civil action arising under an oil and gas lease. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 291 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to oil and gas royalty reporting standards. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 310 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
See remarks for effective date |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Sunset Bills |
|
|
SB 344 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
|
Relating to the rates of the gas and oil severance taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
SB 422 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the time that certain causes of action arising out of or relating to interests in an oil and gas lease accrue. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Oil & Gas|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS |
|
|
SB 868 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lindsay, Jon
|
Relating to the repeal of an obsolete provision authorizing a temporary reduction of the royalty rate on gas produced from certain state land. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 946 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to the statutory lien that arises when an abandoned well has not been timely plugged. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
FORECLOSURES|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 947 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to the composition and use of the oil-field cleanup fund. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Environment--General|LOANS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 948 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to the testing of liquefied petroleum gas piping systems in school facilities. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISIONER |
|
|
SB 996 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lindsay, Jon
|
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General |
|
|
SB 1015 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Driver, Joe
|
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the sale of portable cylinders containing liquefied petroleum gas. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1019 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to certain matters regarding oil and gas regulation, including fees, plugging of wells, required financial security, and offenses. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1334 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to the voluntary cleanup program of the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1338 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: West, George
|
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate oil and gas NORM waste. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SB 1400 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Madla, Frank
|
Relating to the statute of limitations for actions arising under certain oil and gas leases. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Oil & Gas|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS |
|
|
SB 1549 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to certain offers made to purchase mineral or royalty interests. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Business & Commerce--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--General|ROYALTIES |
|
|
SB 1552 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to the powers and duties of groundwater conservation districts. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1750 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Haywood, Tom
|
Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Testimony taken in committee |
ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT, TEXAS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
SB 1792 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Ogden, Steve
|
Relating to the Natural Gas Policy Act application fee. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
SCR 34 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
|
Expressing support for the Minerals Management Service to proceed with the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lease in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Signed by the Governor |
Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress |
|
|
SCR 75 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 310. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Corrective|Sunset Bills |
|
|
HB 590 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: West, George
|
Relating to the repeal of the expiration of certain fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
|
|
HB 603 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
Oil & Gas|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General|Utilities--Telecommunications |
|
|
HB 615 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Flores, Kino
|
Relating to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 989 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to a temporary exemption from the severance tax for oil and gas produced from wells under certain market conditions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 1164 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Hawley, Judy
|
Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for oil and gas produced from certain wells under certain market conditions. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Motor Fuels |
|
|
HB 1310 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for oil produced from low-producing wells. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 1335 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to repealing the occupation tax on oil well service. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Occupation Tax |
|
|
HB 1522 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to prompt payment requirements for work performed by contractors and subcontractors on certain real property. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1552 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to taxpayer protests relating to the appraisal of certain pooled or unitized mineral interests. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 1/1/00 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts |
|
|
HB 1624 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
|
Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT, TEXAS|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1782 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to the reporting of natural gas volumes. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Referred to Energy Resources |
Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 1985 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Highways|Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 1989 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
|
Relating to certain transactions by a gas utility. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Oil & Gas|Utilities--General |
|
|
HB 2104 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
|
Relating to a tax exemption for hydrocarbon production from certain inactive oil and gas leases returned to production. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
|
|
HB 2261 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Education
|
Left pending in committee |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2449 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Hawley, Judy
|
Relating to the period during which the School Land Board may reduce the royalty rate under certain oil and gas leases. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
Oil & Gas|SCHOOL LAND BOARD |
|
|
HB 2465 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the powers of a limited liability company. |
House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/99 |
Common Carriers|Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas |
|
|
HB 2549 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Janek, Kyle
|
Relating to the state's artificial reef plan. |
House: State Recreational Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ARTIFICIAL REEFS|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|Parks & Wildlife--General |
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HB 2615 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Counts, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
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Relating to the application of the oil and gas severance taxes to high-cost gas production and inactive oil and gas leases. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 |
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources |
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HB 2619 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
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Relating to the collection and management of used oil filters; providing civil and administrative penalties. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective on 9/1/99 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Recycling|Environment--Solid Waste|Oil & Gas |
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HB 2815 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
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Relating to the petroleum storage tank program; providing a penalty. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective on 9/1/99 |
Energy--Fuel Storage|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas |
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HB 2816 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
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Relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products and to the petroleum storage tank remediation account. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
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Effective on 9/1/99 |
Energy--Fuel Storage|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas |
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HB 2853 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
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Relating to the provision of insurance for mutual indemnity obligations in certain mineral agreements. |
House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
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Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas |
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HB 3003 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
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Relating to the recovery by the Railroad Commission of Texas of well plugging and oil field cleanup costs incurred by the commission. |
House: Energy Resources
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Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
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HB 3004 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
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Relating to the lien of the Railroad Commission of Texas on well-site equipment to secure the cost of plugging an oil or gas well. |
House: Energy Resources
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Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
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HB 3005 |
76-0 (1999) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
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Relating to the reimbursement of the Railroad Commission of Texas for costs incurred by the commission in relation to violations relating to safety or the prevention or control of pollution. |
House: Energy Resources
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Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION |
