TX SB1320

Establishes an Organized Oilfield Theft Prevention Unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate and arrest individuals who commit petroleum product theft or steal oil and gas equipment

Grants the unit statewide jurisdiction but requires primary operations and headquarters to be located in the DPS region adjacent to the international border containing El Paso

Requires the unit to coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, the Railroad Commission of Texas, prosecutors, and theft victims

Mandates the unit to develop specialized training for local law enforcement, conduct public outreach initiatives, and maintain a centralized database tracking oilfield theft offenses and related criminal enterprises

Requires biennial reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker, and relevant legislative committees summarizing activities, arrest and prosecution statistics, recovered assets, and recommendations for improvement, with rules to be adopted by December 1, 2025