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TX HB2584

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brooks Landgraf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) authority to issue permits for land application of produced water from mining and oil and gas extraction operations that has been treated for beneficial use

  • Requires TCEQ to adopt standards for land application of this treated water, including standards to prevent pollution of surface and subsurface water

  • Mandates TCEQ to consult with the Railroad Commission of Texas when developing these permit standards, with this consultation requirement expiring September 1, 2027

  • Creates an exception to the Railroad Commission of Texas's general permitting authority over waste discharge from these extraction activities for land application permits

  • Applies only to permit applications filed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025; pending applications remain subject to prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.

PERMITS

Last Action

Laid on the table subject to call

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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