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TX HB4495

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt rules establishing minimum distance requirements or other standards for oil and gas wells in areas where proration units have not been established

  • Limits well density to no more than one well per 640 acres of land where an active ranching operation is located

  • Aims to protect ranching operations by regulating the development pattern of oil and gas drilling on agricultural land

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the spacing and density requirements applicable to certain oil and gas wells.

Oil & Gas

Last Action

Referred to Energy Resources

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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