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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: 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
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
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to oil and gas operations; increasing fees.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3408 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: 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
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
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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
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
HB 3539 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to requirements for onsite power generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 3794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to oil and gas liens.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
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
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
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
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
HB 4107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: 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
HB 4218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HJR 139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
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
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
SB 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to county road reports.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
SB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: 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
SB 1259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: 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
SB 1260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to oil and gas liens.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
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
SB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1668 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 2062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the Motor Fuel Metering and Quality Advisory Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 279 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
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
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
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
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
SB 925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 2588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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
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
HB 3232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1045 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: 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
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
SB 1514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: 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
SB 1541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
SB 1965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SJR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3291 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 529 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
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
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
SB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
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
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
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
SB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: 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
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
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
SCR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Wu, Gene
Urging Congress to expedite natural gas exports.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Signed by the Governor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2571 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
HB 2590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2982 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 3025 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 3050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
SB 514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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
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
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
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
SB 900 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
SB 901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1063 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1778 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
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
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
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
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
SCR 45 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1747.
Signed by the Governor
SR 1093 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1747.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1795 82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, JoseSponsor: 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
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
HB 2067 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2663 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the plugging of inactive oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3182 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 3418 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
HB 3715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to standards applicable to propane distribution system retailers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 893 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to motor fuel quality and testing.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
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
SB 1134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
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
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
SB 1296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
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
HR 197 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
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
Effective immediately
SB 36 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
Co-author authorized
SB 37 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of the tax exemption or reduction for certain high-cost gas.
Co-author authorized
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 105 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 472 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 569 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
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
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the duty to notify local governmental entities about the existence of proposed hazardous liquid pipeline projects.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 834 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
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
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the installation of natural gas pipelines in controlled access highway rights-of-way.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1015 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
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
HB 1210 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the oil production tax rate reduction for oil recovered through certain enhanced oil recovery projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of landmen by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: 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
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
HB 1533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to notice of applications for permits to drill certain gas wells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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
Left pending in committee
HB 1535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
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
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
HB 1537 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
HB 1883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
HB 2333 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the lease of certain oil, gas, or mineral land by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 2572 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to testing liquefied petroleum gas systems in certain school facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
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
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
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
HB 4247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: 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
HB 4300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to safety rules for certain pipeline facilities and public awareness.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4433 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: 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
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
HB 4448 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to fuel quality testing.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 645 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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
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
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.
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
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
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
SB 997 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the administration of and exemptions from the gas production tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
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
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
SB 1387 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: 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
SB 1658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2355 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the pipeline safety fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1956 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 2417 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: 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
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
HB 3168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: 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
HB 3273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: 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
HB 3385 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: 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
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
HB 3554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: 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
HB 3708 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to underground natural gas storage facilities in Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1013 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
SB 1173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: 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
SB 1249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuels.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
SB 1574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: 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
SB 1592 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
SB 1670 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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
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
SB 1816 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: 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
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
HB 380 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to oil and gas well plugging insurance policies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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
HB 473 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 484 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
HB 760 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: 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
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
HB 872 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
HB 1161 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
HB 1162 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1987 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
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
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
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
HB 2083 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to regulation of gas gathering by utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
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
HB 2161 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
HB 2172 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 2440 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
HB 2983 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to encouraging production from oil wells.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2984 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HCR 225 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the Secretary of the Senate.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the senate to the house for further consideration.
Filed
HCR 243 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 1863.
Filed
HCR 249 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 1863.
Filed
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
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
HR 2267 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863.
Reported enrolled
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
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
SB 485 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the regulation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
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
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
SB 828 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: 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
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
SB 1130 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
SB 1166 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
SB 1170 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1175 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
SB 1297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
SB 1298 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
SB 1299 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
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
SB 1385 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to encouraging production from gas and oil wells.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
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
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
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
SB 1863 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing a penalty.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: 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
SR 1084 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1863.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1193 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
HB 1195 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
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
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
HB 1512 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: 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
HB 1575 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cost-based transportation rates for natural gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1594 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to requirements for emergency response plans relating to pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2021 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
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
HB 2301 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, ElizabethSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the collection of oil-field cleanup regulatory fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to customers of the state power program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2613 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, BillSponsor: 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
HB 2654 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to clarification of certain exemptions from requirements of pipeline assessment and testing.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2689 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the practice of law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
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
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
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
HB 2846 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 3368 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the Texas Energy Resource Council.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
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 . . . .
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
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
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
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
SB 619 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: West, George
Relating to oil spill prevention and response.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
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
SB 1201 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to customers of the state power program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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
SB 1271 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1484 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: 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
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
SB 1792 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the price to beat fuel factor adjustment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 981 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to oil and gas royalty reporting standards.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 1241 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: 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
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
HB 1426 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, JohnSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2436 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: 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
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
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
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
HB 2718 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3415 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
HR 1399 77-0 (2001)
Author: Farabee, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1317.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
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
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
SB 291 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to oil and gas royalty reporting standards.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 310 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: 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
SB 344 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the rates of the gas and oil severance taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1338 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SCR 75 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 310.
Signed by the Governor
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
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
HB 615 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1782 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the reporting of natural gas volumes.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1985 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
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
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
HB 2261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2465 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2549 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the state's artificial reef plan.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2615 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
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
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2619 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the collection and management of used oil filters; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2815 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the petroleum storage tank program; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2816 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products and to the petroleum storage tank remediation account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2853 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provision of insurance for mutual indemnity obligations in certain mineral agreements.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3003 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
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
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3004 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
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
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3005 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
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
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3006 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the imposition of an administrative penalty by the Railroad Commission of Texas for taking certain actions regarding false applications, reports, and documents and for tampering with gauges.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3312 76-0 (1999)
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
Left pending in committee
HB 3444 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the deposit to the credit of the oil-field cleanup fund of certain fees and penalties collected by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3476 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the testing of LP-gas piping systems in school facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3482 76-0 (1999)
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
Considered in Calendars
HB 3696 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, JudySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the approval of assignments of oil and gas leases covering certain state land.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3719 76-0 (1999)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to collection of fees on the delivery of certain petroleum productions, the allocation of fees on the delivery of certain petroleum products to the oil-field cleanup fund, the reduction of certain fees by the Railroad Commission of Texas, the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund to implement the provisions of Chapter 40 of the Natural Resources Code that relate to activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas, and the repeal of the expiration of certain fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3751 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the creation of an administrative penalty for certain violations relating to the production of oil and gas.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3752 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the activities permitted under certain liquefied petroleum gas licenses.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HCR 59 76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Memorializing congress to pass the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 115 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: West, George
Relating to the repeal of the expiration of certain fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 290 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.Sponsor: 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 Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 741 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 792 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to a requirement that a payor of the proceeds from the sale of gas produced from certain gas wells furnish certain information to the payee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 812 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
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 Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 813 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
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 Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 814 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
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 Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 815 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the imposition of an administrative penalty by the Railroad Commission of Texas for taking certain actions regarding false applications, reports, and documents and for tampering with gauges.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 816 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to certain transactions by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 945 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of a limited liability company.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1070 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the creation of an administrative penalty for certain violations relating to the production of oil and gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1184 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the activities permitted under certain liquefied petroleum gas licenses.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1295 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1296 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the testing of LP-gas piping systems in school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1299 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the petroleum storage tank program; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1312 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the accrual of causes of actions arising out of interests in oil and gas leases:
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1403 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the deposit to the credit of the oil-field cleanup fund of certain fees and penalties collected by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1471 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the regulation of gasoline volatility and sulfur content.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1731 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: 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 Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil or oil and gas production.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 655 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a tax exemption for hydrocarbon production from certain inactive oil and gas leases returned to production.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1127 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas be governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1178 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the applicability of production limitations to certain marginal gas wells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1179 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the application of the oil production tax to new or expanded enhanced recovery projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1180 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a limitation of liability of a licensed installer or servicer of a liquefied petroleum gas system in a motor vehicle.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1325 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the alternative fuels program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1354 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing plans for unit operations for oil and gas production.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1428 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Galloway, Michael
Relating to the creation and operation of a commission to coordinate the celebration of the centennial of the discovery of the Spindletop Oil Field.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1607 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moffat, Nancy | et. al.
Relating to the classification of certain liquefied petroleum gas activities; insurance requirements for liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas licensees; and registration and transfer fees for liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas transportation vehicles.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1611 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the testing of natural gas piping systems in school district facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1665 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosure of the location of certain subsurface conditions by a person who is selling unimproved real property to be used for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 1681 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuel; providing criminal and civil penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1730 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the responsibility for the plugging of an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1743 75-0 (1997)
Author: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the repeal of the in-state need lease restriction on the sale of casinghead gas or natural gas out of the state.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1839 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the location of facilities that store bulk fuel.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1958 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the imposition, collection, and administration of LPG delivery fees.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1999 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the disposition by the Railroad Commission of Texas of well-site equipment from a wellbore transferred to the Texas Experimental Research and Recovery Activity.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2460 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to transferring all powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2465 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to tax exemptions for motor vehicles propelled by liquefied gas or other clean burning alternative fuels.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2691 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of the East Texas Oil Field.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2981 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to notice to a payee of a change in the payor of oil or gas proceeds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3138 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the status of certain oil and gas workers or services providers as independent contractors.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3162 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the payment of a fee by commercial users to the Railroad Commission of Texas for the purchase of oil and gas data maintained in digital formats.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3194 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the construction and operation of certain sour gas pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3221 75-0 (1997)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to registration and reporting requirements for certain persons who handle used oil.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3268 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to electricity produced from state owned land or through conversion of state owned natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3274 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of used oil filters.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3421 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to motor vehicles propelled by liquefied gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3471 75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the administration of oil overcharge funds.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3489 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the imposition of fees on certain pipelines.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3490 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the Texas Experimental Research and Recovery Activity (TERRA) of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3491 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to tax exemptions on oil and gas production:
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 319 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Recommending that the Railroad Commission of Texas conduct a study of measures that should be taken to maximize the ultimate recovery of oil and gas from the East Texas Oil Field.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HJR 68 75-0 (1997)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 78 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, George
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a panel with authority to approve the release of the state's interest in land that is held by a person in good faith under color of title.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
SB 112 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the punishment and sentencing for persons convicted of certain oil-field thefts.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 126 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to a tax exemption for hydrocarbon production from certain inactive oil and gas leases returned to production.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 445 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the status of certain oil and gas workers or services providers as independent contractors.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 582 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the application of the oil production tax to new or expanded enhanced recovery projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 632 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to payment of a nonrefundable annual fee in lieu of a bond or other form of financial security required of a person applying for or acting under a railroad commission permit to store, handle, treat, reclaim, or dispose of oil and gas waste.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 634 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the classification of certain liquefied petroleum gas activities; insurance requirements for liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas licensees; and registration and transfer fees for liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas transportation vehicles.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 635 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund to conduct a site investigation or environmental assessment and to the recovery of costs incurred for that purpose.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 638 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the responsibility for the plugging of an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 639 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to acceptance, approval, or revocation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of organization reports, applications for permits, or certificates of compliance.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 640 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the definition of invested capital for determining gas utility rates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 665 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Horn, Jim
Relating to the sale and delivery of certain motor fuel; providing criminal, administrative, and civil penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 681 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the alternative fuels program.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 847 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a limitation of liability of a licensed installer or servicer of a liquefied petroleum gas system in a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 925 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the imposition, collection, and administration of LPG delivery fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 963 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the testing of natural gas piping systems in school district facilities.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 988 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to reports required from certain producers and purchasers of oil.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1150 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to registration and reporting requirements pursuant to the collection, management, and recycling of used oil.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1440 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to tax exemptions on, and the use of certain revenues from taxes on, oil and gas production.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1481 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to prerequisites to sale of certain natural gas outside the state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1487 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the repeal of the in-state need lease restriction on the sale of casinghead gas or natural gas out of the state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1545 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the payment for proceeds derived from the sale of oil or condensate from an oil or gas well located in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1711 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for responding to and cleaning up certain oil discharges in coastal areas to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1713 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the Texas Experimental Research and Recovery Activity (TERRA) of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1716 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to electricity produced from state-owned land or through conversion of state-owned natural gas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1768 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas amd to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1891 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the payment of a fee by commercial users to the Railroad Commission of Texas for the purchase of oil and gas data maintained in digital formats.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1906 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the administration of oil overcharge funds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1908 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the repeal of Natural Resources Code, section 40.053 (b).
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1911 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to interstate natural gas pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1912 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1954 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of used oil filter containers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SR 948 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Allowing the Railroad Commission of Texas to not require disclosure or reporting of contractual information relating to natural gas gathering or transportation activities.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 144 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to a refund of certain taxes paid on motor fuel by the holder of a liquefied gas tax decal permit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 346 74-0 (1995)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the alternative fuels program; the adoption of certain regulations to encourage and require the use of alternative fuels; the purchase, financing, lease, or conversion of motor vehicles by school districts, local governments, private fleet operators, and local (and certain mass) transit authorities and districts to assure the use of alternative fuels.
House: Environmental Regulation
Coauthor Authorized
HB 398 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain high-cost gas for a reduction of the gas production tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 421 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to allocating a portion of revenue from the oil and gas severance taxes to counties for road maintenance and improvement.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 676 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to a tax exemption for hydrocarbon production from certain inactive oil and gas leases returned to production.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Returned from the House for further action
HB 683 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for marginal oil and gas wells and to the promotion of the drilling of new oil and gas wells.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 684 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for certain marginal oil leases remaining in production; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 704 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the oil and gas production taxes for certain inactive oil and gas wells returned to production; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
