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TX HB2719
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rafael Anchia
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Authorizes the governor to appoint a person to fill any vacancy on the commission until the next general election
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Maintains the commission's existing powers, duties, personnel, property, appropriations, rules, and ongoing proceedings without interruption despite the name change
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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