89R10392 ANG-D
By: King H.B. No. 106
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with
oil and gas development and production; authorizing an
administrative penalty.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 91, Natural Resources
Code, is amended by adding Section 91.021 to read as follows:
Sec. 91.021. MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS. (a) An
operator of a well drilled for oil or gas shall maintain in
accordance with rules adopted by the commission all land and
infrastructure that is:
(1) associated with operations incident to oil and gas
development production; and
(2) located between the wellhead and a highway, as
defined by Section 366.003, Transportation Code.
(b) If the commission determines that a person has violated
a rule adopted under this section, the commission shall assess a
penalty against the person in the manner provided by Sections
81.0532 through 81.0534 for assessing an administrative penalty
under Section 81.0531.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.