Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Senate Natural Resources Committee Mar 12th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part I)

Senate Natural Resources Committee

The meeting centered around the discussion of SB1150, which is designed to address the issue of inactive wells in Texas. Senator Middleton presented the bill, highlighting the concerns surrounding the current regulations that allow wells to remain inactive indefinitely, which poses various risks to health, safety, and the environment. The proposed legislation includes requirements for owners to plug or return inactive wells to production after certain timelines, with a compliance plan to be evaluated by the Railroad Commission. Several stakeholders participated in the discussion, expressing their support and emphasizing the importance of addressing the rising costs associated with orphaned wells and the financial burden on taxpayers. The bill is seen as a critical step toward sustainable oil and gas management in Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources (Part II)

Senate Natural Resources Committee

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB763

Filed
1/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1061

Filed
2/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/17/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1146

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1150

Filed
2/6/25  
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1198

Filed
2/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/24/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the designation of spaceports as critical infrastructure facilities for purposes of criminal and civil liability.