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TX HB4042
Bill
Status
6/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Morales
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AI Summary
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Expands Railroad Commission of Texas regulatory authority over gas distribution pipelines by removing the word "natural" from statutory language, thereby extending safety provisions and fees to all gas distribution systems, not just natural gas
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Authorizes annual fees up to $1 per service line for gas distribution system operators (due March 15) and up to $100 per master metered system for gas master meter operators (due June 30)
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Requires gas distribution system operators and master meter operators to recover commission fees through surcharges on existing customer rates
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Specifies that surcharge amounts collected by investor-owned or cooperatively owned gas distribution systems are excluded from revenue calculations for municipal franchise fees and certain state taxes
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 105-38 on May 1, 2025, and the Senate 28-3 on May 23, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/22/2025