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TX HB4426

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Drew Darby

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits for commercial surface disposal facilities issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas are valid for a maximum term of 10 years

  • Permit holders have the right to apply for successive renewals upon expiration for areas within the existing permit boundaries

  • The Railroad Commission may consider an applicant's compliance history with commission rules and permits when determining the term length for new, amended, or renewal permits

  • Renewal applications must be submitted at least 120 days before the existing permit expires

  • The new requirements apply only to permits issued, amended, or renewed on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities.

Energy

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/12/2025
Energy Resources4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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