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TX HB4612
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Expands notification requirements for fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests on inactive oil and gas wells, requiring operators to notify not only the Railroad Commission district office but also any groundwater conservation district within three miles of the well and the surface estate owner of the land where the well is located
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Requires operators to obtain approval from the Railroad Commission district office before conducting tests, and the commission may require a commission employee to witness the test
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Grants groundwater conservation district representatives and surface estate owners (or their representatives) the right to witness the testing of inactive wells after receiving notification
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Mandates that operators share the results of any unsuccessful fluid level or hydraulic pressure test with the notified groundwater conservation districts and surface estate owners
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Applies to tests conducted on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the rights of certain parties in connection with the performance of certain tests on certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Energy Resources
4/3/2025