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TX HB3619
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Dean
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AI Summary
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Requires the Railroad Commission of Texas to restore the land surface after plugging or replugging a well by contouring it to pre-operation topography and promoting natural revegetation, unless the surface estate owner declines restoration
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Prohibits persons authorized to enter land for well plugging from blocking the surface estate owner's access to their property, except when necessary to prevent injury to public health
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Grants surface estate owners civil liability immunity for damages resulting from well plugging activities conducted by the commission, its employees, agents, or other authorized persons
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Applies only to wells plugged or replugged on or after September 1, 2025
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Passed the House 144-0 on initial vote, with Senate amendments concurred 108-27; passed Senate 31-0
Legislative Description
Relating to the rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas is located.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025