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TX HB2255
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vikki Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Requires well operators to notify surface estate owners at least three days before conducting fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests on inactive wells, in addition to the existing requirement to notify the Railroad Commission district office
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Grants surface estate owners the right to witness fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests conducted on inactive wells located on their property
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Operators must still obtain approval from the Railroad Commission district office before conducting tests, and the commission may require a commission employee to witness the test
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Applies only to tests conducted on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Energy Resources
3/14/2025