H.B. No. 2067
AN ACT
relating to the regulation of the practice of engineering by
individuals engaged in the evaluation of oil and gas resources.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 1001, Occupations Code, is
amended by adding Section 1001.068 to read as follows:
Sec. 1001.068. CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE ENGINEERS ENGAGED IN
EVALUATING OIL AND GAS RESOURCES. (a) In this section, "evaluation
of oil and gas resources" includes:
(1) the quantification of the volume of oil and gas
reserves and resources in the subsurface of the earth;
(2) the determination of production forecasts for the
reserves or resources; and
(3) the evaluation of the economic impact of the
production forecasts.
(b) This chapter does not apply to the evaluation of oil and
gas resources if the evaluation:
(1) is done by an engineer licensed in a state that
does not prohibit engineers licensed under this chapter from
engaging in the evaluation of oil and gas resources in that state;
(2) does not involve design, construction, or
engineering assessments on the surface; and
(3) does not present a risk to public health or safety.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2011.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2067 was passed by the House on April
26, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 148, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.B. No. 2067 was passed by the Senate on May
13, 2011, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor