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TX HB3652

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marc LaHood

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Study must evaluate appropriate facility locations, minimum storage capacity requirements, and circumstances under which reserves should be distributed

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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