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TX HB3652
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Marc LaHood
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AI Summary
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Directs the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a feasibility study on creating a strategic fuel reserve of natural gas and petroleum products to reduce supply disruptions during disasters or critical situations
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Study must evaluate appropriate facility locations, minimum storage capacity requirements, and circumstances under which reserves should be distributed
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Requires analysis of state and local entity roles in operating or regulating the reserve, along with estimated implementation costs including facility purchase, lease, construction, operation, and maintenance
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Commission must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and all legislators by September 30, 2026
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Act takes effect September 1, 2025, and expires January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the creation of a strategic gas and petroleum product reserve in this state.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Last Action
Left pending in committee
4/14/2025