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TX HB106

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken King

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires operators of oil and gas wells to maintain overhead electrical distribution system lines they own or control in accordance with rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas

  • Authorizes the Railroad Commission to assess administrative penalties against operators who violate maintenance rules for electrical lines on land included in or connected to an oil and gas lease

  • Penalties collected under this new section will be deposited into the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

  • Adds penalties collected for electrical line maintenance violations as a new funding source (item 28) for the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Utilities

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/12/2025
State Affairs3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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