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TX SB2122

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes new nonrefundable application fees for oil and gas waste disposal permits: $500 for landfarm, landtreatment, or land application permits and amendments; $2,000 for commercial oil and gas waste separation facility permits; $3,000 for commercial surface oil and gas waste disposal facility permits

  • Sets $1,000 fee for amendments to both commercial oil and gas waste separation facility permits and commercial surface oil and gas waste disposal facility permits

  • Maintains the existing $200 nonrefundable fee for fluid injection well permit applications

  • Adds statutory definitions for key terms including "commercial oil and gas waste separation facility," "commercial surface oil and gas waste disposal facility," "landfarm permit," "landtreatment permit," and "land application permit"

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, and applies only to permit applications filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas on or after that date

Legislative Description

Relating to imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources4/22/2025
Natural Resources3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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