TX HB4835

Requires operators of hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline facilities to pay emergency response entities when response plans or community liaison activities reveal local fire, police, or emergency officials are inadequately equipped to handle worst-case discharges

Mandates applicants for geologic carbon dioxide storage permits to prepare and submit facility response plans addressing worst-case failures and substantial discharge threats that could cause environmental harm

Requires permit applicants to conduct liaison activities with local fire, police, and emergency response officials to assess their preparedness for potential carbon dioxide discharges

Payments from operators must be deposited into restricted funds controlled by the governing body responsible for the emergency response entity's budget and may only be used for equipment or training related to discharge response

Railroad Commission of Texas must adopt implementing rules by March 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025