89R14233 JAM-D
By: Patterson, Phelan, Manuel, Hunter, H.B. No. 2890
et al.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas
industry.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Title 7, Government Code, is amended by adding
Chapter 760 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 760. GULF STATES LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY COMPACT
Sec. 760.001. AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE COMPACT. On
behalf of this state, the governor shall develop and execute an
interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry among
states that border the Gulf of America.
Sec. 760.002. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED. (a) It
is the intent of the legislature that the compact developed and
executed under this chapter not require congressional approval.
(b) The compact may not increase the political power of the
compacting states in relation to the federal government.
Sec. 760.003. INTERSTATE COMPACT PROVISIONS. The compact
authorized by this chapter must provide for joint action among
compacting states on matters that include sharing information,
resources, and services to:
(1) protect and grow the liquefied natural gas
industry along the gulf coast; and
(2) improve coordination to increase the overall
effectiveness and efficiency of the liquefied natural gas industry
along the gulf coast.
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, 2025.