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TX HB2719

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rafael Anchia

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Texas Oil, Gas, and Minerals Commission, with all statutory references to the old name automatically applying to the new agency

  • Establishes that the commission consists of three commissioners elected at the general election for state and county officers, serving staggered six-year terms with one term expiring December 31 of each even-numbered year

  • Authorizes the governor to appoint a person to fill any vacancy on the commission until the next general election

  • Maintains the commission's existing powers, duties, personnel, property, appropriations, rules, and ongoing proceedings without interruption despite the name change

  • Keeps the commission subject to the Texas Sunset Act with an abolition date of September 1, 2029, unless continued by the legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to Energy Resources

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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