TX HB1647

Railroad Commission of Texas must appoint a task force to study and make recommendations for preventing theft of petroleum products, as defined under Section 31.19 of the Penal Code

Task force membership must include at least one oil and gas industry representative, at least one energy trade association representative, and representatives from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

Task force must meet at least quarterly (virtually or in-person) to review laws in other jurisdictions, analyze impacts on sales tax collection and long-term economic effects, and develop outreach/prevention programs and law enforcement training recommendations

Biennial reports due by December 1 of each even-numbered year to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, Railroad Commission, and relevant legislative committees with legislative recommendations for transparency, security, and consumer protection

Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires December 31, 2030