HB 500
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 578
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 591
88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is consumed near the well and would otherwise have been lawfully vented or flared.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1194
88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1241
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1296
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain matters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1302
88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
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
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1318
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of brine mining wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1386
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1412
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 1459
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1721
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of oil and gas waste; imposing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales | Water--General
HB 1722
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1777
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of closed-loop geothermal injection wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1782
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to drill an oil or gas well submit a gas capture plan for the well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2056
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 2140
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the enforcement by the attorney general of rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas requiring gas supply chain facility operators to implement measures to prepare to operate during a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2262
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to gas utility alternative gas expenses and infrastructure investments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2263
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a natural gas local distribution company to offer energy conservation programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2847
88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over and a study of the production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2941
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require water pollution abatement plans for certain pipelines; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3044
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3181
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to preparation for and response to weather emergencies that affect certain natural gas facilities; increasing the amount of civil and administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3193
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the information relied on by certain agencies for purposes of rules involving estimates of the intensity, duration, and frequency of rainfall in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3244
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3309
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for certain commercial surface disposal facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3321
88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a severance tax credit for gas produced from certain wells that use an onsite flare mitigation system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 3839
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3840
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the deadline for plugging certain inactive wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3884
88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the regulation and management of produced water from oil and gas operations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3982
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice and safety requirements applicable to certain LP-Gas containers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4046
88-0 (2023)
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
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 4072
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the verification disclosure of the contents of oil and gas waste stored in pits at commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4083
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the availability of certain working papers and electronic communications of certain administrative law judges and technical examiners under the public information law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 4117
88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the adequacy of service provided by gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4225
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine the net reduction in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere resulting from the use of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technology.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4256
88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 4278
88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the orphaned well Bitcoin mining partnership program.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Energy--General | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4320
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain chemicals included in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4360
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the inventory and inspection of certain converted wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 4408
88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a strategic fuel reserve program in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4484
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land and to the use of that space for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4573
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Wind | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4591
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Texas Energy Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4706
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4786
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4787
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Oil & Gas | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Officers
HB 4788
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4790
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the provision of natural gas by and rates charged by certain gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4872
88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and plugging of certain wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4955
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Wind | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
HB 4984
88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to reporting by operators of certain gas supply chain facilities and gas pipeline facilities on a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 30
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 330
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 488
88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
SB 786
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of closed-loop geothermal injection wells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1049
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to gas utility alternative gas expenses and infrastructure investments.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1050
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a natural gas local distribution company to offer energy conservation programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1186
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of brine mining.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 1407
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1428
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for certain commercial surface disposal facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1529
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notice to property owners regarding certain stationary LP-gas installations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1531
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to written objections to the proposed installation or modification of a stationary LP-Gas installation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1549
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is consumed on site and would otherwise have been lawfully vented or flared.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1550
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1564
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a severance tax credit for gas produced from certain wells that use an onsite flare mitigation system.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1686
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
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.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1701
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1811
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over and a study of the upstream production, pipeline transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1872
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts for the sale, transportation, or gathering of natural gas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1874
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1922
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notice to property owners regarding certain stationary LP-gas installations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2107
88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2110
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of natural gas by and rates charged by certain gas utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2111
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to reporting by operators of certain gas supply chain facilities and gas pipeline facilities on a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to a weather emergency.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2129
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2130
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
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.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 2213
88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2309
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the verification disclosure of the contents of oil and gas waste stored in pits at commercial oil and gas waste disposal facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2553
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--General
HB 13
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 14
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 242
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require water pollution abatement plans from certain facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 448
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 878
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 879
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1041
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Oil & Gas | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Officers
HB 1042
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1043
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1284
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, 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
| Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 1452
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1520
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and a study of measures to mitigate similar future costs; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to drill an oil or gas well submit a gas capture plan for the well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1975
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1976
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2201
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | FLOODS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2381
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2476
87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2481
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2482
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to oil and gas operations; increasing fees.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2562
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certifying the Railroad Commission of Texas as the independent organization for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2732
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to strategic communication between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2745
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the geologic storage of anthropogenic carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2814
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2868
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 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
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3039
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notices provided by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3096
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 3183
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells and pipeline facilities; authorizing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3213
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3381
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to contract for the treatment of and sell drill cuttings.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3516
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3539
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to requirements for onsite power generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3567
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the use of flared natural gas for on-site electric generation.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3576
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to study geothermal energy and associated resources.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3648
87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3881
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee by the Railroad Commission of Texas to facilitate the movement of natural gas to high priority customers during periods of emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3885
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to licensing and examination requirements for persons engaged in liquefied petroleum gas activities.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3912
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3973
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4066
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit by rule for the beneficial reuse of domestic wastewater and mobile drinking water treatment system wastewater produced at certain oil and gas drilling sites.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4222
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4223
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual natural gas industry overview produced by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4268
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4341
87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of aggregate production operations from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Railroad Commission of Texas on delegation by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, U.S. | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4367
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reduction and plugging of orphaned oil and gas wells; providing for the imposition of a fee and an exemption from certain taxes and fees.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 4380
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4442
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of oil and gas waste; imposing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4561
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4562
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the extreme weather emergency preparedness of facilities providing gas or fuel to be used in the production of an electric service; requiring reporting.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HJR 139
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment adding a Railroad Commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 641
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Commemorating the 130th anniversary of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 3
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 127
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to phasing out the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Air | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 450
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over the injection and geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Air | Environment--Water | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 601
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation and activities of the Texas Produced Water Consortium.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRODUCED WATER CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 699
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to House Administration
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--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
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | FLOODS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 853
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 954
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1006
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notices proved by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 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
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1335
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1516
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1579
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the recovery and securitization of extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities; authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 1583
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 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
| Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1749
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility and designation of certain gas entities and gas facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1750
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2108
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SR 262
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Recognizing the Railroad Commission of Texas on the occasion of its 130th anniversary.
Reported enrolled
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 18
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to a study conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding reported gas flaring.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 19
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 276
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 279
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 74
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
Filed
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 181
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 228
87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 231
87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 154
87-3 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to weatherization of certain natural gas facilities.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 225
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 509
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 857
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 858
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 859
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Oil & Gas | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Officers
HB 860
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 863
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to gas pipeline operator reporting of pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 864
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 865
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the maintenance of records concerning pipeline incidents.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 866
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the installation, removal, and replacement of certain gas pipelines; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 867
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to written disclosure of gas pipeline leaks to gas distribution customers; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 868
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to gas pipeline operator disclosure of the location of pipeline leaks; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas require the installation and use of subsurface safety valves on oil and gas wells drilled in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1558
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1919
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the right of property owners to file complaints against certain entities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding alleged misconduct by the entities while exercising eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2224
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2270
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the delegation to the Railroad Commission of Texas of purchasing functions regarding the reclamation of certain abandoned mines.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2277
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to requirements for the construction of a natural gas pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2498
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the procedure for acting on an application for a permit for a surface coal mining and reclamation operation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2606
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to complaints about rates charged by certain pipeline operators.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2714
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2771
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 2773
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2871
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2920
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2942
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2948
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | LITTER ADVISORY PANEL, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3067
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3385
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas publish maps of pipeline evacuation zones.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas | Water--General
HB 3479
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to cleanliness standards for pipelines crossing karst topographic areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3480
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of fluids and materials transported by pipelines regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas | Water--General
HB 3798
86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the regulation of and permit requirements for certain facilities that extract, produce, or process aggregates and of related facilities by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3929
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce federal regulations on blasting by aggregate production operations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 3998
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 4060
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide grants to promote pipeline emergency preparedness; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4155
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to low income individuals who cannot afford to make repairs and upgrades to appliances.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Human Services--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4156
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the exercise of power of eminent domain by private pipeline companies for the construction of common carrier pipelines.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Common Carriers | PIPELINE SAFETY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4280
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--Roads | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 4380
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the Environmental Task Force Advisory Committee.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4382
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a certificate of convenience and necessity for certain common carrier pipelines.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4423
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRAVIS COUNTY
HR 1075
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Railroad Commission's role in regulating the oil and gas industry in Texas.
Reported enrolled
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 185
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 532
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the licensure and registration of persons engaged in certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas containers and systems.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 533
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 1088
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the procedure for acting on an application for a permit for a surface coal mining and reclamation operation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1156
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1380
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1499
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a school.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1515
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the registration of liquefied petroleum gas container manufacturers and the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas licensees; authorizing fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1585
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 1587
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the delegation to the Railroad Commission of Texas of purchasing functions regarding the reclamation of certain abandoned mines.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2276
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; establishing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Common Carriers | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2341
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 464
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the acceptance of political contributions by a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas and of political contributions made in connection with the office of railroad commissioner.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Oil & Gas | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Officers
HB 891
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of theft of petroleum product.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Property | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1168
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1519
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to requirements for the construction of a natural gas pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1597
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES | TEXAS TERTIARY RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT
HB 1717
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1818
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2277
85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General
HB 2488
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2621
85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state and local tax incentives for certain enhanced oil recovery projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 2638
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2688
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to prevent waste of oil and gas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2713
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit by the comptroller of unpaid oil and gas royalties held in trust by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Trusts | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2932
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3201
85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain inactive wells.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 3334
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a restriction on the types of oil and gas wastes that may be disposed of in a surface pit without a permit issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3726
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to certain examination and continuing education requirements for applicants for and holders of liquefied petroleum gas licenses.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4113
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 177
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
SB 189
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill certain injection wells within a certain distance of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 300
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 567
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 568
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 569
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a review and report by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the oversight and enforcement of unpermitted discharges of oil and gas waste or of other substances or materials associated with certain operations or activities regulated by the commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 747
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near a municipality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1421
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1422
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Property Interests--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Agriculture | Oil & Gas | OPEN-SPACE LAND | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1803
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1868
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2099
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce requirements for the prevention of damage to interstate and intrastate underground facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2100
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a study of the fees charged by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Interim Studies | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2120
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 2161
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the approval or disapproval by county referendum of an application for a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2162
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a prohibition on the approval by the Railroad Commission of Texas of an application for a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility located near certain reservoirs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 224
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 251
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas or another state regulatory agency to process certain federal oil and gas drilling permit applications.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1106
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Common Carriers | ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1331
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production of oil or gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1392
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of stranded oil, gas, or oil and gas from depleting Cenozoic Era reservoirs.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES | TEXAS TERTIARY RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT
HB 1552
84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 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
| Highways | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1823
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2191
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2230
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an injection well used for oil and gas waste disposal to be used for the disposal of nonhazardous brine produced by a desalination operation or nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 2256
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the rates and services of certain gas utilities, propane distribution system retailers, and submetering from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2855
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2901
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2988
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt certain rules related to ratemaking procedures and to the status of previously adopted rules.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3001
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3044
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3123
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3198
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to permitting for injection wells in certain oil and gas producing counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3217
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate an activity over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3263
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate state licensees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3313
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
HB 3554
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to an oil and gas severance tax credit for the use of incremental production increase techniques.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3749
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the recovery of certain natural gas distribution utility ratemaking proceeding expenses; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4021
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to creating a tax severance credit for oil and gas operators for use of alternative fluids in place of fresh water solely in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DESALINATION | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Water--General
HB 4023
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HJR 76
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Common Carriers | ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 118
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT FOR SECONDARY & TERTIARY RECOVERY OPERATIONS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
SB 517
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill an injection well in the territory of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 919
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to oil and gas wells that traverse multiple tracts.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1588
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| DESALINATION | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1865
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1905
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
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.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1926
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to permits to be issued for the storage and disposal of certain oil and gas waste.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1990
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of information about water used in hydraulic fracturing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 55
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 100
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
HB 203
83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 314
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 379
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oil and gas waste disposed of by injection in a commercial injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 380
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 448
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that the operator of an oil or gas well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is to be performed mail a list of the chemicals to be used in the treatment to persons residing near the well.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the filing with the state of electric logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1149
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of integrated rate areas subject to the original jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1675
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CLEAR LAKE CITY WATER AUTHORITY | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1788
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1863
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1986
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2122
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2166
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2406
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Highways | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2446
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 2532
83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of propane distribution system retailers; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2748
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to judicial proceedings and Railroad Commission of Texas hearings to determine whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2767
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of certain waste arising out of or incidental to the drilling for or production of oil or gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Environment--Recycling | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2828
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the gas pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 2982
83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, 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
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2992
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the reuse, discharge, or disposal of fluid produced from certain oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3249
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to recycling, reclamation, handling, and/or treatment of oil and gas waste, water, and related materials and clarifying the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3317
83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 3387
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3537
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the treatment and reuse or discharge of fluid produced from oil or gas wells on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment has been performed.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3539
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the source and supply of water used for oil and gas exploration and production in the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 3547
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3595
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to imposing a fee on water used in the performance of a hydraulic fracturing treatment on an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 3597
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to application and notification requirements for a permit to drill an oil or gas well in or near an easement held by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Highways | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3598
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the amounts of the administrative penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3599
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to restrictions on the siting, drilling, completion, and operation of oil and gas wells in certain locations.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3601
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3853
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the promotion of Texas energy products, services and technologies in the global marketplace.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GLOBAL ENERGY CAPITAL TASK FORCE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Science & Technology | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3856
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to building workforce skills to compete for trade-related jobs, business opportunities and investment.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | Labor--Workforce Development | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS GLOBAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 97
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to rename the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 71
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas and the allocation of certain gas production tax revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General
SB 136
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS MAJORITY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
SB 212
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees and the elimination of a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 513
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the regulation of saltwater pipelines by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 514
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Highways | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the detection and repair of natural gas pipeline leaks.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 941
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Railroad Commission of Texas regulating the exploration for and production of natural gas in the unincorporated areas of certain counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 942
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation and funding of the Railroad Commission of Texas operating account; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Budget
SB 1104
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the liquefied petroleum gas industry on ordinances, orders, or rules adopted by political subdivisions relating to that industry.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 1295
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to state agency purchasing.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FIRE FIGHTERS' PENSION COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1462
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1468
83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 1625
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1637
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--General
HB 173
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 724
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the abolition of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 849
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 931
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the disposal of certain naturally occurring radioactive material waste resulting from the treatment of drinking water.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 966
82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of pension and other postemployment benefits in establishing the rates of a gas utility.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1124
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to safety requirements applicable to gas pipelines in certain counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1125
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1277
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the requirement that certain excavation equipment have a decal to promote safety issued by the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS
HB 1302
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1556
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a drilling permit for an oil or gas well that is proposed to be located within a specified distance of a public school.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1968
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Business & Commerce--General | GAS PIPELINE REGULATORY ACT | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2001
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the exemption or tax reduction for certain high-cost gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2087
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the allocation of production from a horizontal drainhole oil or gas well to an owner of a nonparticipating royalty interest in production from the well.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
HB 2125
82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the priority of oil or gas well inspections by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 2126
82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the amount and use of an administrative penalty imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas for certain violations that occur in certain populous natural gas producing counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2259
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to a drilling permit road fee for county repair and maintenance of public roads.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2289
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way along a railroad, a railroad right-of-way, an interurban railroad, or a street railroad.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2611
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
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
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2849
82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with mineral exploration and production operations; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2939
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the annual reporting of groundwater use in activities related to the exploration or drilling for or production of oil or gas by owners or operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2963
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to deadlines for the Railroad Commission of Texas to review certain applications for surface coal mining operation permits.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3106
82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the abolition of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Oil and Gas Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the railroad commission to the oil and gas commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3212
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a fee on oil and gas waste disposed of by injection in a commercial injection well permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3241
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the regulation of the location of oil and gas wells by a county in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3328
82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3449
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to notice provided to certain local officials regarding the use of land application to treat and dispose of certain oil and gas waste.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Agriculture | City Government--General | County Government--General | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3460
82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the filing with the state of well logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3586
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3749
82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to establishing certain rights of an owner of the surface estate in land who does not own any interest in the mineral estate in the land in connection with the exploration for and production of the minerals.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3785
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to a tax exemption for inactive oil and gas wells.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 15
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to state energy policy and the planning of energy development and utilization and to certain related electric power generation issues.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 105
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a restriction on the formation into which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 300
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 403
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of pension and other postemployment benefits in establishing the rates of a gas utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 668
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil and Gas Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| OIL & GAS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 745
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the regulation of saltwater pipelines by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1049
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disclosure of information regarding hydraulic fracturing treatment operations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1135
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Business & Commerce--General | GAS PIPELINE REGULATORY ACT | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1293
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the amounts of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations relating to certain pipelines.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1294
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the imposition of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1295
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Beck, Marva
Relating to the mining and reclamation of certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| BONDS | Financial--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1340
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Utilities--General
SB 1478
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to deadlines for the Railroad Commission of Texas to review certain applications for surface coal mining operation permits.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1479
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the coordination of uranium mining permitting activities by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1633
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Railroad Commission of Texas regulating the exploration for and production of natural gas in the unincorporated areas of certain counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1639
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to certain exceptions and permits granted by the Railroad Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1641
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the location for conducting certain hearings of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1657
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1689
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the process for refusing to renew an organization report for an operator that fails to plug an inactive oil or gas well.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1715
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to regulation of the management and disposal of certain drinking water treatment residuals through underground injection.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1800
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the enforcement of the requirements regarding plugging of inactive oil or gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1869
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation, fines, and funding of the Railroad Commission of Texas operating account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the regulation of mineral interest pooling by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1873
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation and funding of the well inspection fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1930
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of hydraulic fracturing fluids used in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MEDICAID | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 82
82-1 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production or carbon dioxide storage.
Filed
| Energy--Fuel Storage | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS ENHANCED RECOVERY UNITIZATION ACT
HR 197
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 232
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Lawyers | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PROCESS SERVERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--City | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels
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
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Open Records | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 105
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 130
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 499
81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1231
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single railroad commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Railroads
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| CONDEMNATION | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1731
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to money available for consumer incentive or rebate programs for alternatively fueled appliances or equipment.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2254
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a local government to prohibit the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing a permit for a disposal well.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 2259
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the plugging of certain inactive oil or gas wells and to standards for electrical power lines serving certain oil and gas facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2669
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of projects involving the capture, injection, sequestration, or geologic storage of carbon dioxide.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2811
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2987
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to railroads; including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3292
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the fee for natural gas pipeline safety inspections.
House: Energy Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3332
81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to an exemption from the oil severance tax for oil produced from certain low-producing wells.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 3410
81-0 (2009)
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
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3781
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the resolution of disputes pertaining to the urban drilling of certain oil or gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3863
81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to transportation access plans for certain facilities permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4026
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the application of new requirements for Class II injection wells to be adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4027
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to limitations on the location of Class II injection wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4028
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to testing requirements for certain commercial injection wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4441
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to establish standards regarding certain pipelines and appurtenant facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--General | Highways | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4654
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the drilling of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 256
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Granting Gulf Energy Exploration Corp. permission to sue the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| GULF ENERGY EXPLORATION CORP. | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HJR 62
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Record vote
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Railroads
SB 16
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the enhancement of air quality, including the capture and storage of carbon dioxide and development of a greenhouse gas registry, the development of emissions reduction technologies, and the improvement of energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and appliances.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 341
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 752
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a restriction on the formation in which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 1378
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the responsibility of oil and gas well operators with regard to plugging inactive oil or gas wells and to ensuring the proper connection of electric lines.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1387
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, 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
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1540
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to railroads; including conforming amendments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Statutory Revision | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 2111
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 2143
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine whether certain transporters of natural or synthetic gas are gas utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2401
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to detecting and repairing leakage from natural gas pipelines.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 72
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Granting Gulf Energy Exploration Corporation permission to sue the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
| GULF ENERGY EXPLORATION CORP. | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 651
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the jurisdiction of the railroad commission over gas utilities in certain municipalities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2232
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the amount of an administrative penalty assessed by the Railroad Commission of Texas for a violation of the Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act or a permit issued under that act.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2654
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the use of an injection well to inject nonhazardous brine from a desalination operation or to inject nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| DESALINATION | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 2924
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the regulation of natural gas pipelines and natural gas gathering service.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3791
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to reclamation plan improvements under the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 3835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to information provided to the Railroad Commission of Texas and certain groundwater conservation districts by applicants for in situ uranium mining permits.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3929
80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the funding of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Environment--Water | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS
SB 1343
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the use of an injection well to inject nonhazardous brine from a desalination operation or to inject nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| DESALINATION | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
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
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 471
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the authority of a gas utility to implement a rate change by posting a bond.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 472
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to annual fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas in connection with surface coal mining and reclamation operations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 474
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duty of a gas utility to report certain transactions to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 475
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the exemption of the sale of certain liquefied petroleum gas containers from the liquefied petroleum gas-related activities for which a person is required to obtain a license from the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 484
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, 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
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 773
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| Purchasing--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 821
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of transportation services for natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS COMPETITIVE GAS MARKET ACT | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 872
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, 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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 987
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1078
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
HB 1202
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to severance tax credits for continued production from certain low-producing gas wells and oil leases.
House: Energy Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1301
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to reimbursement of costs incurred in certain proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1564
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the use of money in the oil-field cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1702
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to transferring the powers and duties over railroads from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1816
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the transfer of powers and duties over railroads from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Senate Amendments printed and distributed
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2020
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the transfer of the state energy conservation office to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2054
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of gas production by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2055
79-0 (2005)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of oil production by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 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
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Energy Resources
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
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2439
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the enforcement of the laws governing plugging of abandoned oil and gas wells and preventing, controlling, or cleaning up oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2440
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, 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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2482
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the financial security requirements for certain operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2586
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to a requirement that a common carrier or pipeline owner or operator report contamination.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2881
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to remedies for environmental injuries caused by oil- and gas-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2982
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of injection wells used for in situ uranium mining or for the disposal of waste from in situ uranium mining from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2986
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3059
79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of structural clay and brick raw materials extraction operations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TX STRUCTURAL CLAY & BRICK RAW MATERIALS SAFETY & RECLAM ACT
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 227
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the senate to the house for further consideration.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HJR 42
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission to the Energy Commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 88
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Constitutional Revision | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 576
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Purchasing--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 949
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Utilities--General
SB 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
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1169
79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority and financing of the Railroad Commission of Texas in relation to gas utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1366
79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to implementing a clean coal project in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1382
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the reorganization of the Railroad Commission of Texas, including changing the name of the agency to the Texas Energy Commission and transferring powers and duties from and to the agency.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Energy Resources
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1698
79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to fees and penalties for oil and gas operations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1755
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SJR 35
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Energy Commission.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 118
79-1 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 39
79-1 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 40
79-2 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 149
79-3 (2006)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2
79-3 (2006)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 12
79-3 (2006)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Recalling H.B. No. 149 from the House.
Signed by the Governor
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--Electric
HB 2
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform
Placed on Major State Calendar
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | AUDITOR, STATE | BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LICENSING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXASONLINE AUTHORITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1185
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the contents of a plan for the assessment or testing of a pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1192
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the purchase of vehicles using alternative fuels by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--General | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1194
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to pipeline safety fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1342
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat, disaster, or energy emergency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | Open Meetings | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1931
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to pipeline safety emergency response plans and the requirements governing notification of pipeline construction and operation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2020
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2021
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, 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
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
HB 2305
78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of structural clay and brick raw materials extraction operations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TX STRUCTURAL CLAY & BRICK RAW MATERIALS SAFETY & RECLAM ACT
HB 2444
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain purchases by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2596
78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
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
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2847
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the transfer of the powers, duties, and functions under the Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act from the railroad commission to the department of transportation.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | TEXAS AGGREGATE QUARRYING & RECLAMATION ACT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2848
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to transferring power and authority over railroads from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Department of Transportation and renaming the Railroad Commission of Texas as the Texas Energy Commission.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS ENERGY COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3002
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the fees of, and other financial matters applying to, state governmental entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE
HB 3431
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to promoting economic development by accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | FUEL CELLS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3442
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain expenditures, charges, and other financial matters of certain governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | BOATS & BOATING | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HUDSPETH COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DIST. NO. 1 | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 73
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a five-member commission, two of whom are appointed by the governor.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 76
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas is governed by a single elected railroad commissioner.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Resolutions--United States Constitution | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 1850
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3442.
Reported enrolled
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 508
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to planning and reporting requirements for gas utilities regarding workforce diversity and opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Labor--Workforce Development | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 980
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat or disaster.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1048
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the public utility commission and the railroad commission to the energy and communications commission and other state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1385
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
SB 1408
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1438
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1484
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, 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
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1657
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the promulgation of rules regarding the construction and maintenance of walkway standards.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1863
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 34
78-1 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to financial security requirements for certain persons performing operations within the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2438
77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to transferring administrative hearings performed by the Railroad Commission of Texas to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2872
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the emergency cleanup of oil and gas wastes or other substances or materials by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3018
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Sunset Bills
HB 3217
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the voluntary cleanup program of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3218
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the statutory lien that arises when an abandoned well has not been timely plugged.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3426
77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for responding to and cleaning up certain oil discharges in coastal areas to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3427
77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the composition of the oil-field cleanup fund, the amounts of certain fees deposited to the credit of the fund, and the use of money in the fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3429
77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a transfer of the Railroad Commission of Texas' powers and duties regarding regulation of gas utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
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
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Sunset Bills
SB 946
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the statutory lien that arises when an abandoned well has not been timely plugged.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| FORECLOSURES | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1334
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the voluntary cleanup program of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1338
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, 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
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1792
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the Natural Gas Policy Act application fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 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
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Sunset Bills
HB 590
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to the repeal of the expiration of certain fees imposed by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 603
76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2809
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to requiring a grain transportation study.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3104
76-0 (1999)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the ineligibility of a railroad commissioner to become a candidate for another public office.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Elections--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Officers
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3753
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to registering pipeline operators with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HCR 155
76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David
Urging the Railroad Commission of Texas and the governor of Texas to review recommendations by the Railroad Advisory Committee regarding service by rail carriers.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Governor | RAILROAD ADVISORY COMMITTEE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1264
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to municipal regulation of and fee assessment for the use of a public right-of-way.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1297
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to registering pipeline operators with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| EAST TEXAS OIL FIELD ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH & RECOVERY ACTIVITY
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH & RECOVERY ACTIVITY
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
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
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
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1407
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to applications for oil and gas permits and revocation of permits, certificates of compliance, and organization reports filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1442
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1982
74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 2039
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cook, JohnSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to plugging notices of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2111
74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to permitting the creation of gas marketing cooperative corporations under the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | PRODUCERS' COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 89
74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Granting Maverick Drilling & Well Service Co., Inc., permission to sue the State of Texas and the Railroad Commission.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| MAVERICK DRILLING & WELL SERVICE CO., INC. | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HCR 237
74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Directing the RRC and Comptroller to study the effect of the statutory and regulatory framework on the energy industry and the state.
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 480
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 550
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to receive and administer gifts, grants, and donations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1120
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to permitting the creation of gas marketing cooperative corporations under the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and providing a state franchise tax exemption for such associations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1551
74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the repeal of certain limitations on the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to regulate production from multiple stratigraphic oil and gas reservoirs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 297
73-0 (1993)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Law Enforcement | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 679
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cook, John
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to implement conservation and distribution plans for alternative fuels.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 952
73-0 (1993)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to apply for and receive money and other assistance for activities relating to alternative fuels research and education.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1523
73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2796
73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the collection of geological and geophysical information and data by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 271
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cook, John
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to implement conservation and distribution plans for alternative fuels.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 272
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to apply for and receive money and other assistance for activities relating to alternative fuels research and education.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 534
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to certain conflicts of interest for members of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in subcommittee
| Ethics | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 946
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to accept, receive and administer grants, gifts, loans or other funds for activities of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Divisions.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ALTERNATIVE FUELS CONVERSION FUND | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 958
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the registration of tow trucks and the transfer of registration to the Railroad Commission of Texas; imposing fees and transferring appropriations.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TOW TRUCKS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 70
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Granting Thomas Laurence Stanley permission to sue the State of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Administration
Posting rule suspended
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | STANLEY, THOMAS LAURENCE
HB 439
72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the railroad commission's regulation of the transportation of oil field equipment for hire when a highway between two or more municipalities is not traversed.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2341
72-0 (1991)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to a fee paid by parties to a hearing in a contested case before the railroad commisssion.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2410
72-0 (1991)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
House: Public Safety
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2682
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the expansion of the railroad commission to six members.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 98
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Sims, Bill
Congratulating the Railroad Commission of Texas on the occasion of its centennial.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HCR 118
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Urging the Railroad Commission of Texas to investigate instances of disparity between intrastate trucking rates and regulations and those of neighboring states and devise a rate structure and market entry policies that can make a positive contribution to the growth of commerce in Texas.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Business & Commerce--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 120
72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Urging the Railroad Commission of Texas to investigate instances of disparity between intrastate trucking rates and regulations and those of neighboring states.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Business & Commerce--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 99
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the size of the railroad commission to six members.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 781
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the expansion of the railroad commission to six members.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1104
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to a fee to be collected by the Railroad Commission of Texas before reissuing a certificate of compliance for an oil or gas lease.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1107
72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to requiring a bond for previous violators of Railroad Commission rules.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| BONDS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SJR 27
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the size of the railroad commission to six members.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 26
72-1 (1991)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 248
71-0 (1989)
Author: Stiles, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the exemption of certain structural movers from regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 445
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies
HB 608
71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the definition of a railroad company for the purposes of incorporation and regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Corporations & Associations | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 673
71-0 (1989)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to regulation of tow truck owners by the railroad commission.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TOW TRUCKS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 940
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to approve or disapprove municipal laws relating to speed limits for certain trains traveling in municipalities.
House: Transportation
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 941
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to appropriations for the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of speed limits of certain trains traveling through municipalities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Appropriations | City Government | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 1318
71-0 (1989)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the right of possession and authority to sell well-site equipment abandoned at the site of an oil or gas well plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas and providing for a criminal penalty.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1745
71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to railroad commission authority to grant exceptions in certain cases.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1911
71-0 (1989)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to inspect certain railroad facilities.
House: Transportation
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation
HB 1913
71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the packing and transportation of hazardous materials.
House: Transportation
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 2279
71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Renato
Relating to an exemption of transportation of certain items related to agriculture from regulation by the railroad commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
HB 2283
71-0 (1989)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to commissioning investigators of the Railroad Commission of Texas as peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Referred to subcommittee
| Law Enforcement | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
SB 1102
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the packing and transportation of hazardous materials.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
SB 1103
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to inspect certain railroad facilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation
SB 1297
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the packing and transportation of hazardous materials.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
SB 1381
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the exemption of certain structural movers from regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation
SB 1651
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles used to transport clients of certain agencies from motor bus regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to insurance standards for those vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Common Carriers | Handicapped Persons | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1728
71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to direct payment of the cost of holding certain hearings at locations other than Austin; authorizing an appropriation.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
| Appropriations | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies
HB 138
71-3 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to salaries and other emoluments of commissioners of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | Transportation
HB 41
71-4 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to salaries and other emoluments of commissioners of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Reported favorably w/amendment(s)
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | Transportation
HB 7
71-5 (1990)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to salaries and other emoluments of commissioners of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | Transportation
HB 483
70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to violation of railroad safety provisions; providing an administrative civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Pending in committee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 769
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the regulation and registration of certain motor carriers by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 787
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the requirements for operating as a motor carrier.
House: Transportation
Pending in committee
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1036
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of members and employees of the Railroad Commission of Texas to have ex parte consultations and communications and to authorize certain discovery proceedings.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Senate conferees appointed
| Ethics | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1229
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles transporting railroad crews; providing an administrative civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1727
70-0 (1987)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of hazardous materials; providing an administrative civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2321
70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to eminent domain permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2357
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to taxation imposed on the sale and transportation of gas and to the disposition of the tax revenue, including the use of the tax revenue to replace oil and gas well drilling permit application fees.
House: Energy
Pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 2379
70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the surrender of original jurisdiction over rates and services of gas utilities distributing natural gas or synthetic natural gas in areas inside the limits of municipalities.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| City Government--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 174
70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Granting Don Moore and Moore Transportation Co., Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Railroad Commission.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| MOORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | MOORE, DON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 493
70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Perry, Rick
Relating to violation of railroad safety provisions; providing an administrative civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
SB 682
70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the authority of members and employees of the Railroad Commission of Texas to hold informal meetings, to have ex parte consultations and communications, and to authorize certain discovery proceedings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 731
70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of persons transporting certain agricultural products.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 801
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to certain studies that may be required by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 857
70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to regulation of the transportation of hazardous materials; providing an administrative civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1213
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to insurance required as a condition for obtaining a permit, license, or other authorization from the Railroad Commission of Texas to become a motor bus carrier.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Common Carriers | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1214
70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to insurance required as a condition for obtaining a permit, license, or other authorization from the Railroad Commission of Texas to become a motor carrier.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Common Carriers | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SCR 115
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Granting Dan Moore and Moore Transportation Co., Inc. permission to sue the state and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| MOORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | MOORE, DON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 129
70-2 (1987)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the definition of commercial motor vehicle; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 160
70-2 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to changing the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 45
70-2 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the definition of commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SCR 22
70-2 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Granting Don Moore and Moore Transportation Co., Inc. permission to sue the State of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
| MOORE TRANSPORTATION CO. | MOORE, DON | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
HB 565
69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to acquisition of control of a gas utility.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 583
69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the definition of a motor bus company for purposes of regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation
Reported from s/c favorably w/sub.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 800
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the offense of being intoxicated while operating, driving or performing duties on a vehicle that travels on railway.
House: Liquor Regulation
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1004
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to health and sanitation facilities for certain railroad employees.
House: Transportation
Postponed in committee
| Labor--Health & Safety | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1334
69-0 (1985)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to the unitization of oil and gas reservoirs.
House: Energy
Subcommittee meeting canceled
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1346
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, RichardSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to confiscation of certain oil and gas production-related equipment to cover costs of well plugging and replugging.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1347
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the fee charged for an oil and gas drilling permit.
House: Energy
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1348
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to certain notice of persons who have abandoned oil and gas wells without properly plugging those wells.
House: Energy
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1695
69-0 (1985)
Author: McWilliams, JimSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to licenses granted and to inspections and investigations conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas that relate to the regulation of liquefied petroleum gas.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1718
69-0 (1985)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to appeal to the Railroad Commission of Texas of a decision involving rates of a gas utility.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1723
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the cleanup and restoration following an oil discharge or spill and to the assessment and collection of penalties and damages, and receipt of injunctive relief, for the discharge and spill of oil and other environmental damage.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1740
69-0 (1985)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to regulation of certain refinery equipment; providing penalties.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1743
69-0 (1985)
Author: Emmett, EdSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the subdivision and use of mineral-bearing land.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Motion to adopt conf. comm. report
| Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1767
69-0 (1985)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Relating to the movement of certain oil field equipment.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1867
69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the regulatory authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas with respect to the management of wastes, the prevention of pollution, and brine mining; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1942
69-0 (1985)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to certain reports required to be filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2095
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to an extension of the time period for the Railroad Commission of Texas to enter a final order under its appellate jurisdiction.
House: Energy
No action taken in subcommittee
| City Government--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2123
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the regulation of the Railroad Commission of Texas of persons transporting certain waste products.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Common Carriers | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2315
69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to adopt rules concerning an apartment house owner's allocation of central system utilities, and to regulate non-submetered mastermeter utilities; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2431
69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to filing with and disclosure by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain electric logs.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 298
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles funded through the Texas Department of Aging to provide transportation to the elderly and to insurance standards for the vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
| Aging | AGING, DEPARTMENT ON | Common Carriers | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 444
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to implementation of the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 554
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the requirements for operating as a motor carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 964
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the filing of information with the Railroad Commission of Texas by persons who are within the jurisdiction of such Commission, to the designation of a resident agent for service of process purposes by foreign entities, and to the revocation of the Organization Report for not designating a resident agent or for failing to answer such service which was served upon the resident agent.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 297
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to a change of the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 331
68-0 (1983)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to unitization of oil and gas reservoirs.
House: Energy
Referred to Committee on Energy
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 593
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas, including the regulation of transportation, oil and gas, surface mining, and other mineral activities, and the regulation by the railroad commission and municipalities of gas utilities; establishing the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Energy Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 627
68-0 (1983)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to the regulation of natural and synthetic gas supplied to certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 968
68-0 (1983)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to regulation of rates between natural gas transmission companies and retail distribution companies.
House: Energy
Referred to Committee on Energy
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 996
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to the regulation of compressed natural gas by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Energy
See remarks
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1277
68-0 (1983)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to an administrative penalty for violation of laws, safety standards, and regulations relating to transportation of gas and gas pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1330
68-0 (1983)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Energy
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 1345
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the regulation of pipeline transportation of hazardous liquids and the regulation of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1346
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to regulation of the in situ recovery of tar sands.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1379
68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the subdivision of mineral-bearing land.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1445
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce certain laws within its jurisdiction.
House: Energy Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Environment--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1638
68-0 (1983)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the exemption from licensure requirements of Chapter 113 of The National Resources Code for mobile home park owners and operations; and relating to the investigative powers of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Division (LPG Division) of the Railroad Commission in cases of an accident in the occurrence of which liquefied petroleum gas was a probable cause; and relating to investigative powers of the LPG Division in entering private premises to ascertain compliance with Division rules.
House: Energy
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| Housing--Manufactured Housing | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1897
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to requiring manifests for oil tanker vehicles; providing a penalty.
House: Energy
Referred to Committee on Energy
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1970
68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulatory and enforcement procedures and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1984
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to health and sanitation facilities for railroad employees.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| Labor--Health & Safety | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2112
68-0 (1983)
Author: Geistweidt, GeraldSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of fresh water for enhanced oil recovery activities under an injection well permit.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2194
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the power of the railroad commission to review and approve, for purposes of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 and any other federal authorities, applications for the purchase of natural gas by public utilities subject to the authority of the railroad commission, and to the price paid by gas utilities to affiliated interests for certain natural gas.
House: Energy Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2195
68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to filing with and disclosure by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain electric logs.
House: Energy
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 108
68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Granting Motor Express, Inc., of Pearland permission to sue the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Filed without the Governor's signature
| MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SB 40
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to election of members of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Elections--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 51
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to fees charged by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 52
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the fee for an examination or search of railroad commission records.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 111
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to a change of the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 617
68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to regulation of compressed natural gas and licensing of and insurance coverage for persons engaged in certain work and rules governing registration and identification of motor vehicles using or transporting compressed natural gas; prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Department of Public Safety; authorizing certain fees; providing for hearings and judicial review; providing enforcement procedures and civil and criminal penalties.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 729
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulatory and enforcement procedures and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 760
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the regulation of pipeline transportation of hazardous liquids and the regulation of hazardous liquid pipeline facilities; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 806
68-0 (1983)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 895
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the protection and conservation of fresh water in connection with activities associated with the exploration, recovery, and development of oil and gas or geothermal resources, to rules in connection with saltwater hauling, to certain powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing enforcement procedures and penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House conferees appointed
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 946
68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the subdivision and use of mineral-bearing land; to certain powers and duties of the Railroad Commission, to the use of operations sites within a subdivision, and to the authority of municipalities.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 998
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the assessment of administrative penalties by the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce certain laws within its jurisdiction.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1018
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to requiring permits for certain drilled or mined shafts; giving the Railroad Commission of Texas, the Texas Department of Water Resources and its director, the Texas Water Commission and the Texas Water Development Board certain powers and duties; giving local governments certain authority and enforcement powers; providing procedures for enforcement and civil and criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1174
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SJR 2
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to determine the composition and manner of selection of the railroad commission and the terms of its members.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SCR 6
68-1 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Messer, Bill
Relating to the construction of a legal citation in H.B. 593, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983.
Filed without the Governor's signature
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
HB 42
68-2 (1984)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to an appropriation to the Railroad Commission of Texas to fund a study of rail passenger service.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
HB 63
68-2 (1984)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to an appropriation to the Railroad Commission of Texas to fund a study of rail passenger service.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 552
67-0 (1981)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to utilization of oil and gas reservoirs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 712
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the antitrust immunity of motor carrier, motor bus company, and railroad associations; requiring the Railroad Commission of Texas to establish collective rate making procedures for all commodities and services.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 718
67-0 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the disposition of revenue collected or received by the railroad commission.
House: Ways & Means
Committee laid on table subject to call
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 990
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to intercity rail passenger services.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 996
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to fares for imposed for the use of facilities of certain mass transit authorities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1054
67-0 (1981)
Author: Coody, BillSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to transferring the authority to issue permit to manufacture industrial alcohol from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to the Railroad Commission.
House: Liquor Regulation Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Energy--Alternative Fuels | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1129
67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the railroad commission's jurisdiction over motor carriers hauling asphalt, gravel sand or caliche.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1307
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to the authority of the railroad commission over rights-of-way at grace crossings.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1379
67-0 (1981)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the regulation of injection wells and underground storage of hydrocarbons.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELL ACT | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1661
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to the authority of the railroad commission over rights-of-way at grade crossings.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2287
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of motor transportation brokers by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2392
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to the transportation of anhydrous ammonia.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Livestock
| Common Carriers | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 116
67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Directing Railroad Commission to protect state's interests in regard to Stagges Rail Act of 1980.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Railroads
SB 389
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Davis, Bob
Relating to revenues collected or received by the railroad commission and to payment of certain wages, salaries, and expenses of the commission.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 530
67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to collective ratemaking procedures for all commodities and services regulated by the railroad commission.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 923
67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to jurisdiction over activities associated with uranium exploration.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Energy--Nuclear | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 938
67-0 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the regulation of injection wells and underground storage of hydrocarbons; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELL ACT | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 47
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Public Utility Commission and Railroad Commission to examine use of certain utility rate structures.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 285
66-0 (1979)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to unitization of oil and gas reservoirs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 363
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate rules necessary to implement state responsibility under federal law or rules.
House: Appropriations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 730
66-0 (1979)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the railroad commission's jurisdiction over motor carriers hauling asphalt or caliche.
House: Transportation
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 769
66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a change of the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1028
66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the antitrust immunity of motor carriers, motor bus companies, railroads, and their associations.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1290
66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, Jim
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to set certain rates.
House: State Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1920
66-0 (1979)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to regulation of natural gas sales contracts.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Purchasing--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2008
66-0 (1979)
Author: Coody, BillSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to regulation of the liquified petroleum gas industry; providing penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Statutory Revision
HCR 32
66-0 (1979)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Doggett, Lloyd
Granting Thomas, Richardson, Runden and Company, Inc., permission to sue the state.
House: Judiciary Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Suits vs. State | THOMAS, RICHARDSON, RUNDEN & COMPANY, iNC.
HR 55
66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Granting conferees on SB 140 permission to make certain changes.
Reported enrolled
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
SB 100
66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the approval by the railroad commission of the location of railroad freight yards.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 140
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate rules necessary to implement state responsibility under federal law or rules.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 243
66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to set certain rates.
Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 257
66-0 (1979)
Author: McKnight, PeytonSponsor: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit production of oil or gas or oil and gas in a commingled state in certain cases to prevent waste, promote conservation, or protect correlative rights.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 312
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over electric utility rates, operations, and services.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 320
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the duty of a railroad company with regard to signs and safety devices at grade crossings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | Transportation--Railroads
SB 346
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the transfer to the Public Utility Commission of the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction over gas utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 417
66-0 (1979)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the antitrust immunity under certain circumstances of motor carriers, motor bus companies, and railroads and their associations; confirming authority in the Railroad Commission of Texas to require commission approval of agreements between carriers relating to joint consideration and petitions proposing establishment of just and reasonable rates, charges, and classifications; placing certain duties on motor carriers, motor bus companies, and railroads with respect to group action through rates or joint rates.
House: Transportation Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 753
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the right of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to compel obedience.
House: State Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Subcommittee on Utilities Legislation
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 914
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the authority to award attorney's fees and other expenses for public participation in certain proceedings before certain agencies or a proceeding for judicial review of an action by certain agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 935
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the authority to award attorney's fees and other expenses for public participation in a proceeding before certain agencies or a proceeding for judicial review of an action by certain agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 942
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Appropriating money for the support of railroad safety regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the period beginning September 1, 1979, and ending August 31, 1981, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Finance
Considered by committee in public hearing
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 984
66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the utilities regulated under the Public Utility Regulatory Act and the determination of the rates charged for service by those utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 18
65-0 (1977)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the adoption and enforcement of certain railroad safety standards; by the Railroad Commission; and declaring an emergency.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Transportation--Railroads
HB 56
65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the determination of the average residential user's minimum energy needs and establishing rates for these needs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 139
65-0 (1977)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to unitization; for conservation of oil and gas and protection of correlative rights; definition of terms; providing for an application and its contents for approval of a plan of unitization; the matters to be found by the commission and the nature of its orders; permissive provisions in plan of unitization and provisions not to be considered fair and reasonable.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 453
65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the transfer to the Public Utilities Commission of the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction over gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 582
65-0 (1977)
Author: Evans, Charles
Relating to the abolishment of the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad and the transfer of the powers and duties of the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation
Assigned to General State Calendar
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Railroads
HB 660
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to permitting the Railroad Commission of Texas to transfer certain funds appropriated by the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1977, from oil and gas regulation to natural gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 827
65-0 (1977)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to activities exempted from the railroad commission's jurisdiction over common carriers.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1377
65-0 (1977)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of the railroad commission to regulate the standards and practies of railroad companies.
House: Transportation
Considered by committee in public hearing
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1534
65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the exclusion of certain persons transporting solid waste from the railroad commission's jurisdiction over motor carriers.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Common Carriers | Environment--Solid Waste | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1634
65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to set certain rates.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Utilities | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1652
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the transportation of certain commodities; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2024
65-0 (1977)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the railroad commission's jurisdiction over gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2145
65-0 (1977)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to a change of the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Transportation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2199
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the efficient use of energy resources; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2263
65-0 (1977)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to activities exempted from the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction over common carriers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 77
65-0 (1977)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting Texas Railroad Commission to take necessary action to insure safety on Texas railroads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Railroads
SB 92
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Providing partial public financing of the campaigns of candidates for the office of railroad commissioner.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Officers
SB 169
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the regulation of public utilities; prohibiting certain activities of a railroad commissioner or employee of the railroad commission and persons dealing with them; prescribing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Notice given- 1 hour to suspend rules to consider
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 174
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to regular audits of utility companies under jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Texas Railroad Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 178
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to reports by utility companies to the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Texas Railroad Commission reflecting local property tax renditions of utility property.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 251
65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to set certain rates.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy
| City Government--Utilities | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 331
65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to permitting the Railroad Commission of Texas to transfer certain funds appropriated by the General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1979, from oil and gas regulation to natural gas utilities; and declaring an emergency.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 526
65-0 (1977)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Davis, Bob
Relating to activities exempted from the railroad commission's jurisdiction over common carriers.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 803
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to hearings and determination on certain natural gas contract provisions.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1198
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Allen, Joe
Relating to a change of the name of the Railroad commission of Texas; providing an effective date.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1326
65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to activities exempted from the Railroad Commission's jurisdiction over common carriers.
Senate: Economic Development
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 26
65-2 (1978)
Author: Briscoe, Leonard
Relating to the determination of the average residential user's minimum energy needs and establishing rates for these needs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 408
64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to unitization; for conservation of oil and gas and protection of correlative rights; definition of terms; providing for an application and its contents for approval of a plan of unitization; the matters to be found by the commission and the nature of its orders; permissive provisions in plan of unitization and provisions not to be considered fair and reasonable; approval of plan of unitization by working interest owners and royalty interest owners and effective date of commission order; procedure and notice; appeals; liability for unit expense and liens to secure payments to and by unit operator and by working interest owners to royalty interest owners; the effect of unitized operations upon property rights, leases, contracts and title to property, allocation and distribution of unit production, delivery and separate sale of unit production, sale of unit production not taken in kind, title disputes, no effect upon lease obligations and applicability to lands of the State of Texas and its political subdivisions; enlargement of unit area and creation of new units; amendment of plan of unitization and commission orders and the continuing power of the commission to review and approve unitized operations covering a unit area previously established; severability of provisions; a provision that agreements are not in restraint of trade; Act supplemental to other laws relating to unitization.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1200
64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the powers of the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate railroad safety practices and maintenance of railroad equipment in the state.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1201
64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the powers of the Texas Railroad Commission to regulate safety practices and maintenance of railroad equipment in the state.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee unfavorably
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1231
64-0 (1975)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to rates for certain sales of natural gas within the state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1377
64-0 (1975)
Author: Leland, Mickey
Relating to the adoption and enforcement of certain railroad safety standards by the Railroad Commission.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1414
64-0 (1975)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to certain duties of the Railroad Commission concerning the production, manufacture, distribution, and sale of liquefied petroleum gas products.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1449
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Making unlawful the execution of an oil, gas and mineral lease by certain enumerated persons, agencies and entities unless such lease shall include provisions that no gas produced from the mineral estate subject to such lease shall be sold or contracted for sale for ultimate use outside of the State of Texas unless and until the Texas Railroad Commission shall find that neither the lessor, certain health-care facilities, public and private schools, State and other public facilities, food and fiber producers, nor fuel; enumerating the person, agencies and entities affected; providing that the Land Commissioner shall not receive or file a lease required to be filed by him unless such lease includes specified terms and conditions; providing that any lease executed or received and filed in violation hereof shall be null and void; further providing for the granting of exceptions to the provisions hereof upon a finding by the Railroad Commission that enforcement of such provisions would cause physical waste or unreasonably deny to the leasee an opportunity economically to produce hydrocarbons from the lands subject to the lease in question; providing for severability; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1465
64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require a corporation to support the financial solvency and accept responsibility for contractual obligations of one of its subsidiary corporations classified as a utility under Article 6050, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended; adding Article 6053B to the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Corporations & Associations | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1466
64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to establish and implement through its rules and regulations, programs, controls, standards priorities, and quotas for the allocation, conservation, and consumption of natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1467
64-0 (1975)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for sale or reservation for use in this state or the agreement to sell or reserve for use in this state natural gas produced or to be produced in this state; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 60
64-0 (1975)
Author: Short, E.L.
Endorsing the investigation by the Railroad Commission into deaths caused by hydrogen sulfide.
Signed by Governor
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 74
64-0 (1975)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Requesting the Railroad Commission to participate with the federal government in a railroad safety program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 92
64-0 (1975)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the duration of offices not fixed by the constitution.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 3
64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Making unlawful the execution of an oil, gas, amd mineral lease by certain enumerated persons, agencies, and entities unless such lease shall include provisions that no gas produced from the mineral estate subject to such lease shall be sold or contracted for sale for ultimate use outside of the State of Texas unless and until the Railroad Commission of Texas shall find that neither the lessor, certain health-care facilities, public and private schools, state and other public facilities, food and fiber producers, nor any resident of Texas requires said gas as fuel to meet needs for fuel or raw material; enumerating the persons, agencies, and entities affected; providing that the Commissioner of the General Land Office shall not receive or file a lease required to be filed by him unless such lease includes specified terms and conditions; providing that any lease executed or received and filed in violation hereof shall be null and void; further providing for the granting of exceptions to the provisions hereof upon a finding by the Railroad Commission that enforcement of such provisions would cause physical waste or unreasonably deny to the lessee an opportunity economically to produce hydrocarbons from the lands subject to the lease in question; providing for severability; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 30
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to unitization; for conservation of oil and gas and protecction of coreelative rights; definition of terms; providing for an application and its contents for approval fo a plan of unitization; the matters to be found by the commission and the nature of its orders; permissive provisions in plan of unitization and provisions not to be considered fair and reasonable; approval of plan of unitization by working interest owners and royalty interest owners and effective date of commission order; procedure and notice; appeals; liability for unit expense and liens to secure payments to and by unit operator and by working interest owners to royalty interest owners; the effect of unitized operations upon property rights, leases, contracts and title to property, allocation and distribution of unit production, delivery and separate sale of unit production, sale of unit production not taken in kind, title disputes, no effect upon lease obligations and applicability to lends of the State of Texas and its political subdivisions; enlargement of unit area and creation of new units; amendment fo plan of unitization and commission orders and the continuing power of the commission to review and approve unitized operations covering a unit area previously established; severability of provisions; a provision that agreements are not in restraint of trade; Act supplemental to other laws relating to unitization.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 55
64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to the control and regulation of exploitation for and surface mining of certain minerals, reclamation of lands disturbed by operations as defined in the Act, and protection of water supplies and the environment; exempting certain activities; providing certain standards; prescribing the powers, duties, and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas in carrying out the provisions of the Act; providing certain prerequisites for obtaining permits for operations; requiring performance bonds; providing for certain fees and for the establishment and uses of the Land Reclamation Fund; authorizing appropriations; providing for notice and hearings by the commission, procedures for enforcement and administrative and judicial review; requiring record keeping by permittees but making certain informations nonpublic; stating the relationship of this Act to federal requirements; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing an effective date.
House: Environmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SURFACE MINING & RECLAMATION ACT, TEXAS
HB 311
63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Fitting the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to unitization for conservation of oil and gas and protecion of correlative rights; definition of term.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Motion to suspend rules lost
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 747
63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the requirement for bond to accompany all applications to drill exploratory wells, and wells for oil or gas or any purpose in connection therewith, or to redrill or deepen any old well, and providing for the amount of such required bonds and the conditions of the same and for new bond upon tranferral, sale, or assignment.
House: Natural Resources
Committee hearing date
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1497
63-0 (1973)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the renegotiation of certain property rights and contracts in certain unitized areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 103
63-0 (1973)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.Sponsor: Hightower, Jack
Requesting Texas Railroad Commission to give high priority to the solution of the energy crisis for Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 32
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas be composed of nine commissioners.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 26
63-0 (1973)
Author: Denton, Lane
Instructing the Railroad Commission to make a written report on certain aspects of the energy crisis.
House: Natural Resources
Adopted
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 120
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to unitization; severability of provisions; a provision that agreements are not in restraint of trade; Act supplemental to other laws relating to unitization.
Senate: Natural Resources
Sent to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 191
63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Providing that the Texas Railroad Commission henceforth shall not issue any permit to authorize the drilling of an oil or gas well in this State unless such permit include provisions that no gas produced from the well to be permitted shall be sold or contracted for sale for ultimate use outside of the State of Texas unless and until the Railroad Commission shall find that neither certain health-care facilities, public and private schools, State and other public facilities, nor any resident of Texas requires said gas as fuel to meet needs for heat and electricity; providing that the Railroad Commission shall not assign a production allowable to any oil or gas well unless such be made subject to the previously enumerated terms and conditions; further providing for the granting of exceptions to the provisions hereof upon a finding by the Railroad Commission that enforcement of such provisions would cause physical waste or unreasonably deny to the lessee an opportunity economically to produce hydrocarbons from the well in question; providing for severability; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 260
63-0 (1973)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"Sponsor: Nugent, James E.
Specifying the fund or funds from which salaries, wages, fees, and traveling expenses may be paid; vesting the Railroad Commission of Texas with discretionary authority to have inspections or audits of records and accounts of motor carrier companies whose principal office is located outside the State of Texas made at such out-of-state office, and to require the companies to bear travel expense of the commission, its employees, agents, or representatives incurred in such audit or inspection; providing for deposit and reappropriation of funds received in connection with out-of-state audits.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 885
63-0 (1973)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Amending Title 102, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, by adding thereto a new Article 6008b-1 relating to the powers of the Railroad Commission to direct and enforce cooperation among persons owning or controlling production, leases, royalties, or other oil and gas property interests along each side of a voluntarily pooled unit's boundary lines; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Natural Resources
Sent to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | ROYALTIES
SB 994
63-0 (1973)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the duty of the Railroad Commission of Texas to protect the rights and interests of the consuming and purchasing public of Liquefied Petroleum Gas products in the production, manufacture, distribution and sale of such products for the geographical area where produced and manufactured; providing for hearings; prescribing the relationship of this Act to existing laws and regulations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate conference committee appointed
| Consumer Protection | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 97
63-0 (1973)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"Sponsor: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Commending the Railroad Commission for its action with regard distributions of LPG products.
House: Natural Resources
Signed by Governor
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 11
63-1 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission relating to unitization.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 623
62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, John
Relating to definition of any interested owner authorized to apply for the pooling of mineral and royalty interests in oil or gas reservoirs.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 781
62-0 (1971)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to review, revise orders and agreements of natural gas pipeline companies.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1018
62-0 (1971)
Author: Sanchez, Henry
Relating to prices charged by natural gas pipeline companies.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1171
62-0 (1971)
Author: Nelms, Johnny
Relating to requiring the Railroad Commission to adopt regulations prohibiting the transportation of natural gas in plastic pipe within the limits of any incorporated city.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1303
62-0 (1971)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the concurrence of the Texa Water Quality Board in pollution control activities of the Texas Railroad Commission.
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1408
62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to exemption of persons hauling certain agricultural commodities from regulation by the Railroad Commission.
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1776
62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwood, A.C. "Bud" | et. al.
Relating to validating certain actions of the Railroad Commission relating to the transportation of agricultural products in their natural state.
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Validating Acts
SB 3
62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to the conservation of oil and gas and the protection of correlative rights.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 343
62-0 (1971)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"Sponsor: Calhoun, Frank
Relating to providing for the taking of written and oral depositions in matters pending before the Railroad Commission of Texas, or any division thereof, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 359
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, DonSponsor: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to amending Statutes relating to Mineral Interest Pooling Act for Oil and Gas to amend definition of any interested Owner authorized to invoke provisions and apply for pooling of mineral and royalty interests in oil and gas reservoirs to include "any interested royalty or working interest owner" in the effective acreage to be pooled.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 540
62-0 (1971)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to amending Statutes to empower and authorize Railroad Commission to review, revise and regulate orders and agreements of natural gas pipeline companies, other regulations.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 659
62-0 (1971)
Author: Wilson, CharlesSponsor: Price, Rayford
Relating to authorizing a transfer of certain powers and duties of the Board of Managers of the Texas State Railroad to the Parks and Wildlife Department upon adoption of formal resolution of the Parks and Wildlife Commission; providing an effective date.
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 961
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.Sponsor: Atwood, A.C. "Bud"
Relating to validating certain actions of the Railroad Commission relating to the transportation of agricultural products in their natural state.
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Validating Acts
HB 104
61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to fixing the penalty for transporting by motor vehicle for compensation or hire without first having obtained a certificate or permit from the Texas Railroad Commission when said certificate or permit is required by statute, or for aiding or abetting such operation.
| Common Carriers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TAXICABS
HB 343
61-0 (1969)
Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to prescribe or adopt safety standards for the transportation of gas and all gas pipeline facilities which are not subject to exclusive federal control, to require record maintenance and reports and to inspect records and facilities, to make certifications and reports and to take all other action requisite to the maintenance of the maximum permissible degree of state control over the safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation of gas and gas pipeline facilities within the borders of this State in accordance with the federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968; prescribing civil penalties for violations.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 400
61-0 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to the conservation of oil and gas and the protection of correlative rights, stating the powers and authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to field-wide unitization, the definitions of terms and phrases; providing for the application and its contents, the matters to be found by the Commission and the nature of its orders, the approval of a plan of unitization by Working Interest Owners and Royalty Owners; the amendment of Commission Orders, the matters included in unit operation, the enlargement of the Unit Area and the creation of new units; the effect of unit operation on existing property rights and receipts not being unit income; providing for procedures, notices and appeals, for certificates of effective dates and termination of units, containing provisions relating to public lands and that these agreements are not in restraint of trade; providing for severability.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 433
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to providing that carriers shall not be liable as at common law for loss, etc., to baggage and personal effects of passengers, transported incident to the carriage of persons, under certain conditions.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 63
61-0 (1969)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to delete provisions relating to the Railroad Commission.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 138
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending and revising Statutes and enacting Injection Well Act, relating to the disposal of wastes into a subsurface stratum by injection well, transferring certain functions and records from Texas Water Development Board to the Texas Water Quality Board, definitions, purposes, industrial waste, permits, penalties, other regulations.
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | INJECTION WELL ACT | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 182
61-0 (1969)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas, to prescribe or adopt safety standards for the transportation of gas and all gas pipeline facilities that are not subject to exclusive federal control, to require record maintenance and reports and to inspect records and facilities, to make certifications and reports and to take all other action requisite to the maintenance of the maximum permissible degree of state control over the safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation of gas and gas pipeline facilities within the borders of this state in accordance with Section 5(a) of the federal Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968; prescribing civil penalties for violations.
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 293
61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to the issuance of agricultural products hauler's permits by the Railroad Commission to persons engaged exclusively in the business of hauling agricultural products in their natural state by motor-propelled vehicles over public highways.
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 43
60-0 (1967)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.
Relating to the granting of permits to and regulation of persons who haul and dispose of water containing salt or other mineralized substances produced by the drilling, or in connection with the operation of, an oil or gas well; prohibiting certain acts; making exceptions; providing penalties.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SALT WATER HAULERS PERMIT ACT | Water--General
HB 173
60-0 (1967)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to fixing the penalty for transporting by motor vehicle for compensation or hire without first having obtained a certificate or permit from the Texas Railroad Commission when said certificate or permit from the Texas Railroad Commission is required by statute, or for aiding or abetting such operation.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 327
60-0 (1967)
Author: Crews, David William
Relating to providing for the approval of plans for the disposal of salt water and other oil field waste produced along with oil and gas; providing for joining in the plans; providing for the power of eminent domain in connection with such disposal; providing for plans dealing with state lands; providing for the status of those invoking this statute and exercising eminent domain.
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 699
60-0 (1967)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a motor carrier certificate or permit for the transporting in interstate commerce of fresh fruits or fresh vegetables from the initial packing point without the necessity of notice or hearing provided the applicant for such certificate or permit otherwise complies with all other requirements for obtaining same.
| Agriculture | Common Carriers | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 825
60-0 (1967)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to the issuance of certificates of public convenience and necessity to, and the regulation of, air carriers by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Texas Aeronautics Commission.
| AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Aviation
SB 161
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to fixing the penalty for hauling or attempting to haul for compensation or hire without first having obtained a certificate or permit from the Texas Railroad Commission covering such operation when said certificate or permit from the Texas Railroad Commission is required by statute, or for aiding or abetting such operation.
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2
59-0 (1965)
Author: Gibbens, Wayne B. | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Railroad Commission of Texas authority to provide for the pooling of mineral interests into proration units for an oil or gas well under certain conditions; providing for the allocation of production therefrom and for appeals from such pooling orders.
| MINERAL INTEREST POOLING ACT | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 24
59-0 (1965)
Author: Mutscher, Gus F.
Relating to amending certain statutes respecting certain ratemaking procedures for carriers under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 248
59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending certain laws pertaining to the liability of railroads and other carriers and providing that the carriers shall not be liable as at common law for loss, damage or injury to goods, wares and merchandise when transported on rates dependent upon a value declared in writing by the shipper or agreed upon in writing as the released value of the goods when authorized or required by order of the Railroad Commission.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 558
59-0 (1965)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of motor transportation brokers by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 776
59-0 (1965)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to penalties for certain false applications, reports, or other documents filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas; amending certain Statutes.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 2
59-0 (1965)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway | et. al.
Relating to conferring on the Railroad Commission of Texas authority to provide for the pooling of mineral interests into proration units for an oil or gas well under certain conditions.
| MINERAL INTEREST POOLING ACT | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 62
59-0 (1965)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to certain ratemaking procedures for carriers under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 84
59-0 (1965)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of motor transportation brokers by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 102
59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain laws relative to the liability of railroads and other carriers; providing that the carriers shall not be liable as at common law for loss, damage or injury to goods, wares and merchandise when transported on rates dependent upon a value declared in writing by the shipper or agreed upon in writing as the released value of the goods when authorized or required by order of the Railroad Commission.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 442
59-0 (1965)
Author: Strong, Jack B.
Relating to amending Statutes relating to Oil and Gas, relating to penalties for certain false applications, reports, or other documents filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas under Title 102.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SCR 120
59-0 (1965)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Providing legislative intent for procedure by the Railroad Commission and Department of Public Safety on S. B. No. 470, 1894.
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 78
58-0 (1963)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to requiring the filing of Logs, Electrical Surveys and other Drilling Records with the Railroad Commission.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 84
58-0 (1963)
Author: Collins, Sam Forse
Relating to requiring that all oil and gas wells be assigned production allowables which yield a reasonable profit over well costs.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 98
58-0 (1963)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to limiting the size of oil and gas proration units; providing an effective date.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 120
58-0 (1963)
Author: Richards, George H.
Relating to rules of the Railroad Commission concerning daily production of gas and oil, entered and promulgated before January 1, 1962; providing an effective date.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 206
58-0 (1963)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission to permit gas production in excess of the monthly allowable under certain conditions.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 341
58-0 (1963)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall not restrict the number of days any well in this State may produce crude petroleum oil to less than fourteen producing days for any one calendar month; nor limit the daily capacity of any well below the average daily capacity allowed for the preceding sixty days.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 406
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to allowing interested persons aggrieved by conservation laws relating to crude petroleum or natural gas or waste thereof or by any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Railroad Commission to file suit, with certain exceptions in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where any well or wells, land or mineral interest or a part thereof affected lies.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 666
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hollowell, Bill | et. al.
Relating to providing for verification by signed declaration of statements and reports filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties for the making of false statements or reports so verified by written signed declarations as provided herein.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 775
58-0 (1963)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to providing that the percentage allowable for any producer of oil in this State shall never be more than ten per cent below that of the average of the six states of the Union having the greatest quantity of production.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 848
58-0 (1963)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al.
Relating to licensing of oil and gas well surveyors by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing penalties and punishment for violation of the provisions of this Act.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SURVEYORS
HB 1054
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cook, George H.
Relating to prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the conservation of oil and gas resources of the State of Texas and the protection of correlative rights of owners in a common reservoir; providing a penalty for failing to make report within the time stated and means of enforcing said penalty.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HJR 62
58-0 (1963)
Author: Lack, D. Emmett | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the Railroad Commission shall be composed of five (5), rather than three (3), commissioners.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 30
58-0 (1963)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to creating a class of motor vehicle carriers to be known as "Restricted Motor Express Common Carriers".
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 84
58-0 (1963)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to amending statutes relative to the production and sale of gas from a common reservoir where demand is seasonable.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 187
58-0 (1963)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to providing all rules of the Railroad Commission entered and promulgated by said commission before January 1, 1962 determining the method of division of the daily allowable production of gas among individual wells completed in a non-associated gas reservoir of any field shall remain in force and effect until changed by statute; that all rules of said commission entered and promulgated before January 1, 1962 determining the method of division of the daily allowable of oil among individual wells in any field shall remain in force and effect until changed by statute; said provision to apply equally to any such rules involved in litigation.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 257
58-0 (1963)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to allowing interested persons aggrieved by conservation laws relating to crude petroleum or natural gas or waste thereof or by any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Railroad Commission to file suit, with certain exceptions in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where any well or wells, land or mineral interest or a part thereof affected lies.
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 302
58-0 (1963)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to providing for transfer of moneys now on deposit in the State Treasury to the credit of the Motor Carrier Fund, the Oil and Gas Enforcement fund, the Gas Utilities Fund and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fund to a single fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Railroad Commission Operating Fund; providing for an effective date of this Act.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 400
58-0 (1963)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to further prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the conservation of oil and gas resources of the State of Texas and the protection of correlative rights of owners in a common reservoir; providing a penalty.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 471
58-0 (1963)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to the licensing and regulation of motor transportation brokers by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an effective date.
| Common Carriers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 50
57-0 (1961)
Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel
Relating to providing for the regulation of intra-state long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 85
57-0 (1961)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending a certain Statue providing a legal rule for rate-making.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 156
57-0 (1961)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al.
Relating to repealing a certain Statute relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission to provide similar rate-making procedures in intrastate traffic movements as are in effect on interstate traffic movements which are under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 599
57-0 (1961)
Author: Andrews, Thomas M. "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall not restrict the number of days any well in this State may produce crude petroleum oil to less than fourteen producing days for any one calendar month.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 610
57-0 (1961)
Author: Sandahl, Jr., Charles L.
Relating to amending and repealing a certain Act providing that certain fees collected by the Railroad Commission be deposited to the General Revenue Fund of the State; abolishing the Motor Transportation Fund; transferring the balance in that fund to the General Revenue Fund; providing an effective date.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 613
57-0 (1961)
Author: Collins, Sam Forse
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for additional notice in certain hearings.
| Oil & Gas | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1033
57-0 (1961)
Author: James, Tom
Relating to provide that where any intrastate rate or charged prescribed by the Railroad Commission or established by railroads or motor carriers is higher than the interstate rate or charge on the same commodity for a like distance within Texas, or between the same points in Texas.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1100
57-0 (1961)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to proration of natural gas by the Railroad Commission.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1127
57-0 (1961)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James
Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize transfer of monies collected for the purpose of paying for the administration of the conservation laws of this State relating to the production of gas.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 436
57-0 (1961)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to amending the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code to define the terms "Original License", "Application For Original License", and "Grandfather Application"; to declare that retail dealers are affected with a public interest and to empower and direct the Railroad Commission of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to assure reasonably adequate service by retail dealers tot he general public.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 473
57-0 (1961)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize transfer or monies collected pursuant for the purpose of paying for the administration of the conservation laws of this state relating to the production of gas, which includes condensates and distillates.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 4
56-0 (1959)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim"
Relating to repealing certain acts establishing a comprehensive code regulating the liquefied petroleum gas industry; prescribing penalties for the violation of this Act.
| LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 203
56-0 (1959)
Author: Latimer, Roy Truett | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts by authorizing the Railroad Commission to consider the amount of crude petroleum oil transported into this State in determining the reasonable market demand of the State and to reasonably limit the amount of production of any person, association or persons or corporation using an excessive amount of such crude petroleum oil to hinder the determination in favor of its own production as against the production of any other person or producer; authorizing the Railroad Commission to reduce the production of any common purchaser imposing pipeline or purchaser prorationing.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 806
56-0 (1959)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to employment and salaries of employees of the Railroad Commission.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 807
56-0 (1959)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes relative to salaries of employees of the Gas Utilities Division to be paid from Gas Utilities Fund.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 75
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending Statutes relative to salary and expenses of Gas Utilities Division of Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 76
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to amending Statutes relative to Approval by Board of Control of Employees of Railroad Commission of Texas to remove requirement for.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Employees
SB 212
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to exempting from regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas the transportation of passengers or property by motor vehicle wholly within a city, town or village and the commercial zone thereof.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 216
56-0 (1959)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts by prohibiting sale or abandonment by a common carrier pipeline of any of its connections or lines without a permit of the Railroad Commission or the written consent of all of the owners of connected wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 375
56-0 (1959)
Author: Smith, Preston Earnest
Relating to enacting the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
| LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 118
55-0 (1957)
Author: Welch, Jack | et. al.
Relating to conferring upon the Railroad Commission of Texas regulatory authority over telephone rates and services in rural areas; providing penalties.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 496
55-0 (1957)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to the Texas Equitable Pooling Act relating to pooling agreements and providing for the pooling of mineral interests into drilling units under certain conditions by the Railroad Commission of Texas, the allocation of production on a drilling unit, authorizing orders for certain secondary recovery operations.
| EQUITABLE POOLING ACT, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 100
55-0 (1957)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to passenger service on railroads by prescribing certain conditions under which the requirement of one train a day may be excepted.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 390
55-0 (1957)
Author: Gonzalez, Henry Barbosa
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to allow the Railroad Commission to adopt rules and regulations to govern its proceedings, investigations and hearings and to require it to do so in cases of applications by railroad companies for approval of actions affecting their employees.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 31
55-1 (1957)
Author: Lee, John Ruskin | et. al.
Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall limit production of crude petroleum oil in this State to the reasonable market demand therefor; providing for the allocation of the allowable among the pools in the State.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 7
54-0 (1955)
Author: Wohlford, Sam E. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by defining the term "waste" as therein defined to include economic waste; amending Statutes by expressly vesting in the Railroad Commission of Texas authority to determine the value or values required to be received or attributed to gas produced from any well, field or area of a field in this State in order to prevent waste or conditions conducive thereto, to protect the correlative rights of owners to produce and market gas or to otherwise prevent discrimination and protect the public interest.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 72
54-0 (1955)
Author: Banks, Jr., Clinton Stanley | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to make and enforce rules, regulations, and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells and wells for oil or gas and abandoned wells, to prevent pollution of the streams and water courses of this State, including sub-surface waters, which results from the escape or release of crude petroleum oil or salt water and other mineralized waters from such wells; providing report of uncapped wells.
| Environment--Water | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 147
54-0 (1955)
Author: Sadler, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to amending Statutes by prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas with respect to regulating the passenger train service and equipment which may be required on railroads and branches thereof in intrastate commerce.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 160
54-0 (1955)
Author: Ford, Jr., Curtis
Relating to amending Statutes by providing for revocation of certificates and permits because of nonuse for a period of five years or more.
| Common Carriers | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 787
54-0 (1955)
Author: Talasek, Reuben Daniel "Rip"
Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for the application and appointment of a receiver for certain mineral interests when such interests refuse to join with others in a proposed plan of development found necessary to prevent waste or to protect correlative rights by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 4
54-0 (1955)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to make and enforce rules, regulations, and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells and wells for oil or gas, and abandoning wells, in order to prevent pollution of the streams and water courses of this State, including sub-surface waters, which results from the escape or release of crude petroleum oil or salt water and other mineralized waters from such wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 341
54-0 (1955)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission of Texas, by adding thereto a new sub-section to be known as subsection (8), authorizing the Railroad Commission to set minimum field prices for gas produced from certain fields in Texas when necessary to prevent or lessen waste, including economic waste, or conditions conducive thereto, after notice and hearing; defining the term "prices"; defining the term "gathering" of gas; repealing all laws in conflict with the act; providing a saving or severability clause.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 16
53-0 (1953)
Author: Hazlett, Alvin Guy | et. al.
Relating to amending statutes relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission of Texas, authorizing the Railroad Commission to set minimum field prices for gas produced from certain fields in Texas when necessary to prevent or lessen waste, or conditions conductive thereto, after notice and hearing.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 162
53-0 (1953)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to amending statutes relative to prohibiting the sale, assignment, lease, transfer, or inheritance of any certificate or permit held, owned or obtained by any motor carrier operating under the provisions of such statute; repealing the fees which heretofore were required to be paid to the Railroad Commission in connection with any application for approval of any lease, sale or transfer or a certificate or permit.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 181
53-0 (1953)
Author: Bryan, Sr., Jack C.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to set minimum field prices for gas produced within Texas when necessary to prevent or lessen waste, or conditions conducive to waste, after notice and hearing.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 231
53-0 (1953)
Author: Paxton, James Robert "Jim Bob"
Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the requirements of persons, firms, or corporations drilling wells for a purpose other than for securing fresh water; requiring the filing of geological data; providing a penalty.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 545
53-0 (1953)
Author: Smith, William Landrum "Will"
Relating to authorizing and directing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, to issue and enforce orders relating to sanitation, health and adequate shelter of Railroad Employees; to appoint an advisory committee composed of employers and employees on Texas railroads, prescribing the function of such committee, providing a penalty for the violation thereof.
| Labor--Health & Safety | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Transportation--Railroads
HB 594
53-0 (1953)
Author: Yancy, Jr., James Watson | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to approve agreements for construction and operation of cooperative facilities for conservation and utilization of gas, after notice and hearing and certain findings by the Commission.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 808
53-0 (1953)
Author: Yezak, Herman
Relating to amending certain Statutes by requiring the Railroad Commission to see that railroads maintain certain schedules.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 7
53-0 (1953)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission of Texas, authorizing the Railroad Commission to set minimum field prices for gas produced from certain fields in Texas when necessary to prevent or lessen waste, including economic waste, or conditions conducive thereto, after notice and hearing; defining certain terms.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 57
53-0 (1953)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission, authorizing the Railroad Commission to establish minimum prices at the Wellhead for gas produced in Texas when necessary to prevent waste or conditions conducive to waste.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 214
53-0 (1953)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to approve agreements for construction and operation of cooperative facilities for conservation and utilization of gas, after notice and hearing and certain findings by the Commission.
| Oil & Gas | Purchasing--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 282
53-0 (1953)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to authorizing and directing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations, to issue and enforce orders relating to sanitation, health and adequate shelter of railroad employees; to appoint an advisory committee composed of employers and employees on Texas railroads, prescribing the function of such committee, providing a penalty for the violation thereof.
| Labor--Health & Safety | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Transportation--Railroads
SB 306
53-0 (1953)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to amending Statutes to confer power and authority upon the Railroad Commission over exploratory wells, including shot holes, to prevent pollution of underground and surface waters of the State.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 307
53-0 (1953)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall make and enforce rules, regulations and orders in connection with the drilling of exploratory wells, including shot holes, and wells for oil or gas, the production of oil or gas, and the operation and abandonment of such wells, to prevent the pollution of any subsurface fresh waters or of the streams and public bodies of surface water of the State.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 137
53-1 (1954)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to supplement the appropriation for travel expense for Rate Inspectors, Motor Transportation Division, Railroad Commission.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TRAVEL
SB 37
53-1 (1954)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to amending certain Acts so as to supplement the appropriation for travel expense for Rate Inspectors, Motor Transportation Division of the Railroad Commission.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TRAVEL
HB 92
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the right of appeal by any holder of a license who is affected by a rule or regulation promulgated by the Railroad Commission of Texas where such rule or regulation is unnecessary, unreasonable, or impracticable in accomplishing the purposes of said Act or is discriminatory, or unjust.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 93
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide for the annual renewal of licenses issued to liquefied petroleum gas licensees.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 94
52-0 (1951)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall have the power and authority, and it shall be its duty to refuse to grant an original license to any applicant or to cancel the existing license of any licenses, as it shall appear to the Commission upon hearing as herein provided, that such applicant and licensee has violated and failed to comply with any provisions of this Act.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 99
52-0 (1951)
Author: Morrison, Jr., John E. "Jack"
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall prorate and regulate daily production of natural gas to prevent waste and adjust correlative rights; designating when the Commission shall so prorate and regulate; providing that the Commission shall determine the status of gas production and shall allocate the allowable among the wells in the pools, reservoirs and zones in the State, excepting casinghead gas; specifying certain factors to be considered by the Commission in determining daily allowables.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 339
52-0 (1951)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to authorizing the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas to plug improperly capped oil wells now flowing salt water into the Frio River from State Lease No. MF 8214 in McMullen County; providing an emergency appropriation therefor.
| MCMULLEN COUNTY | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 457
52-0 (1951)
Author: Barnhart, John Newhall | et. al.
Relating to providing for the regulation of intrastate long distance toll rates and services, giving certain powers to the Railroad Commission of Texas, and preserving regulatory power over exchange telephone rates in incorporated cities and towns.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 568
52-0 (1951)
Author: Williams, Sterling W. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles relative to the drilling of wells and preserving the record thereof.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 569
52-0 (1951)
Author: Miller, Jr., William Andrew
Relating to amending certain acts by providing for the inclusion of additional persons and interests within pooled units; providing for the enlargement of pooled units to include additional lands.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 638
52-0 (1951)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission; authorizing the Railroad Commission to establish minimum prices for gas at the wellhead from gas wells when necessary to prevent waste or conditions conducive to waste.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 59
52-0 (1951)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain statutes requiring the Railroad Commission to see that railroads maintain certain schedules.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 143
52-0 (1951)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to creating division of the Railroad Commission of Texas to be known as the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission; providing for the employment of an Director and employees; prescribing the duties and powers thereof.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 343
52-0 (1951)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to amending certain acts providing for the inclusion of additional persons and interests within pooled units; providing for the enlargement of pooled units to include additional lands.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 369
52-0 (1951)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Railroad Commission, authorizing the Railroad Commission to establish minimum prices at the wellhead for gas produced in Texas when necessary to prevent waste or conditions conducive to waste.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 110
51-0 (1949)
Author: Niemann, Fredrick A. "Fred" | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Railroad Commission to see that railroads maintain certain schedules.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 626
51-0 (1949)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to fix certain rates for the transportation of fertilizer by contract motor carrier.
| Common Carriers | FERTILIZER | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 96
51-0 (1949)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to amending a previous Act, requiring the Railroad Commission to see that railroads maintain certain schedules.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 302
51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall limit production of natural gas in this State to the reasonable market demand therefor; providing that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 303
51-0 (1949)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to providing that any person, firm or corporation, taking natural gas from an oil or gas field, shall take such gas at the price and upon the terms as may be fixed by the Railroad Commission after notice and hearing, in the event the parties cannot agree upon the price and terms; providing that all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 364
51-0 (1949)
Author: Vick, Kyle A. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to fix certain rates for the transportation of fertilizer by contract motor carrier.
| Common Carriers | FERTILIZER | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 40
51-1 (1950)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to amending a previous Act, requiring the Railroad Commission to see that railroads maintain certain schedules.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 320
50-0 (1947)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to providing for the regulation of interurban electric railway companies in this State by the Railroad Commission of Texas; prescribing penalties for any violation of the Act and the orders and decrees of the Commission.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 342
50-0 (1947)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to promoting the safety of employees and passengers of railroads in the State of Texas, by providing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas with general authority over railroads, its safety devices, terminals, tracks, bridges and equipment, and train operations.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Transportation--Railroads
HB 392
50-0 (1947)
Author: Wiseman, Albert Patrick | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to fix the terms and price of sale of natural gas when the owner of such gas in the ground is unable to agree with the prospective purchaser thereof as to the price to be paid therefor.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 393
50-0 (1947)
Author: Wiseman, Albert Patrick | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts, and authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to fix the terms and price of sale of natural gas when the owner of such gas in the ground is unable to agree with the prospective purchaser thereof as to the price to be paid therefor.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 394
50-0 (1947)
Author: Wiseman, Albert Patrick | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts, and authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to fix the terms and price of sale of natural gas when the owner of such gas in the ground is unable to agree with the prospective purchaser thereof as to the price to be paid therefor.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 187
50-0 (1947)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to promoting the safety of employees and passengers of railroads in the State of Texas by providing the Railroad Commission of the State of Texas with general authority over railroads, its safety devices, terminals, tracks, bridges and equipment and train operations.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
SB 431
50-0 (1947)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William
Relating to amending a previous Act, authorizing the Railroad Commission to issue an order authorizing overproduction and underproduction of gas from prorated reservoirs.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 112
49-0 (1945)
Author: Favors, Ennis
Relating to defining "Condensate"; declaring the production of condensate in excess of transportation or market facilities or reasonable market demand to be waste and prohibiting such excess production.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 315
49-0 (1945)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing that all containers and pertinent equipment used or to be used for storage, transporting and/or dispensing of liquefied petroleum gases, together with appliances using or to use said gas, shall be designed, constructed, assembled, equipped and installed as specified by the rules and regulations of the Railroad Commission, etc.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 373
49-0 (1945)
Author: Davis, Jr., Harry L.
Relating to dealing with the regulation of the transportation of persons or property for hire in intrastate commerce by aircraft; declaring that the regulation and control of navigation and operation of aircraft for compensation or hire and intrastate commerce shall be vested in the Railroad Commission of Texas.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Aviation
HB 591
49-0 (1945)
Author: Swanson, Frederick Glenn | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to authorize the Railroad Commission of Texas to require the recycling of hydrocarbon gas back into the reservoir from which said gas was produced so as to maintain fresh reservoir pressure and conserve reservoir energy by preventing gases coming out of solution.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 713
49-0 (1945)
Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to providing for appeals from Railroad Commission orders, made under the oil gas conservation statutes of Texas; and to provide for the nature of trials on appeals from such orders and to repeal all laws inconsistent herewith.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 31
48-0 (1943)
Author: Knight, Roger A.
Relating to requiring the granting by the Railroad Commission of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the operation of motor vehicles for the transportation of persons and property for compensation or hire over the public highways of this State between and serving cities, towns and villages located on or served by any railroad, etc.; and repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 62
48-0 (1943)
Author: Knight, Roger A.
Relating to providing for the proration by the Railroad Commission of Texas of gas, gas and condensate and/or distillate wells in the same manner as is now provided for oil wells, and providing that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act and particularly any portion of House Bill No. 266, Chapter 120, General Laws of the 44th Legislature of Texas, Regular Session, that may be in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 80
48-0 (1943)
Author: Cato, Arthur
Relating to declaring the ownership of motor truck and motor bus lines by railroad companies to be contrary to the genius of free government and making it unlawful for railroad companies to own, control or operate any motor truck lines or motor bus lines for the carrying of freight or passengers for compensation or hire in this State.
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads
HB 168
48-0 (1943)
Author: Favors, Ennis
Relating to defining "Condensate"; declaring the production of condensate in excess of transportation or market facilities or reasonable market demand to be waste and prohibiting such excess production.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 375
48-0 (1943)
Author: Hutchins, Sr., Edgar | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of persons or property in intrastate commerce by aircraft.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Aviation
HB 442
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lasseter, Elwyn Howard
Relating to validating orders of the Railroad Commission of Texas heretofore entered granting permits to drill wells for oil and/or gas as exceptions to Rule 37 of the Rules and Regulations of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the spacing of oil wells, providing for production from such wells.
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 51
48-0 (1943)
Author: Lovelady, Karl L.
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of persons or property in intrastate commerce by aircraft; declaring the sovereignty of space above the lands and waters of this state.
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Aviation
SB 104
48-0 (1943)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to providing for the proration by the Railroad Commission of Texas of gas, gas and condensate and/or distillate wells in the same manner as is now provided for oil wells, and providing that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 283
48-0 (1943)
Author: Chadick, T. C. | et. al.
Relating to validating orders of the Railroad Commission of Texas heretofore entered granting permits to drill wells for oil and/or gas as exceptions to Rule 37 of the Rules and Regulations of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the spacing of oil wells, providing for production from such wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Validating Acts
HB 18
47-0 (1941)
Author: Morse, Robert Emmett
Relating to providing for the proration of wet gas and/or wet gas and distillate wells in the same manner as is now provided for oil wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 179
47-0 (1941)
Author: McNamara, Eugene "Gene" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the proration of wet gas and/or wet gas and distillate or condensate wells by the Railroad Commission in the same manner as is provided for oil wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 415
47-0 (1941)
Author: Bray, Clayton
Relating to defining "Condensate"; declaring the production of condensate in excess of transportation or market facilities or reasonable market demand to be waste and prohibiting such excess production; authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to determine such excess production and the reasonable market demand.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 767
47-0 (1941)
Author: Hileman, J. K. "Jake" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the restriction, by the Railroad Commission of Texas, of the production of crude petroleum oil from fields in Texas when the producing or proven territory extends beyond the limits of the State.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 810
47-0 (1941)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes relating to the powers of Railroad Corporations.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 853
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lehman, Henry G. "Bud"
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to the granting by the Railroad Commission of certificates of public convenience and necessity to operate as a common carrier.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 942
47-0 (1941)
Author: Clark, Lester
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas shall limit production of crude petroleum oil in this State to the reasonable market demand therefor.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1028
47-0 (1941)
Author: Lucas, Hugh "Jap" | et. al.
Relating to regulating "Transportation Agents", defining the terms "person", "Commission", "Transportation agent", and "license"; to require such transportation agents to have licenses, to furnish bond; providing for the issuance and cancellation of such licenses by the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing that the Railroad Commission of Texas may make reasonable rules and regulations applicable to all persons holding transportation agent's licenses; providing penalties.
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 8
47-0 (1941)
Author: Chadick, T. C.
Relating to providing for the proration by the Railroad Commission of Texas of wet gas and distillate wells in the same manner as is now provided for oil wells.
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 35
47-0 (1941)
Author: Brownlee, J. Houghton
Relating to exempting private carrier trucks from regulation by Railroad Commission.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 380
47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending certain Act requiring the granting by the Railroad Commission of certificates of public convenience and necessity for the operation of motor vehicles for the transportation of property for compensation or hire over the public highways of this state between and serving cities.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 55
46-0 (1939)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to the requirement of the Railroad Commission of Texas to prescribe rules and regulations governing the issuance of tickets and bills of lading intrastate motor bus and truck carriers for transportation of passengers and property for hire; providing penalties.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 278
46-0 (1939)
Author: Broadfoot, Albert S. | et. al.
Relating to creating Ports of Entry under the jurisdiction and administration of the Railroad Commission of Texas, etc.
| Common Carriers | Highways | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 424
46-0 (1939)
Author: Mays, Sr., Abe M.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing for annual reports of free passes, franks and transportation; prescribing a penalty for violation.
| Common Carriers | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Transportation--Railroads