Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Natural Resources Committee May 14th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)Audio only. May 14th, 2025

Senate Natural Resources Committee

The Senate Committee on Natural Resources convened to discuss several bills, including HB1237, HB2663, and HB4384. The committee adopted a committee substitute for HB1237 without objections and recommended it for local and uncontested passage. Both HB2663 and HB4384 were supported by committee members, resulting in their passage with unanimous votes, showcasing a strong consensus among senators. After considering these bills, the committee concluded their session with no additional business.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB1237

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of House Committee
5/1/25  
Voted on by House
5/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
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Texas House Bill HB2663

Filed
2/11/25  
Out of House Committee
4/4/25  
Voted on by House
5/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Voted on by Senate
5/19/25  
Governor Action
5/29/25  
Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty.
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Texas House Bill HB3071

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
5/2/25  
Voted on by House
5/8/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Texas House Bill HB4384

Filed
3/11/25  
Out of House Committee
4/22/25  
Voted on by House
5/8/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/15/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with a gas utility's plant, facilities, or equipment placed in service.