Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.

HB 2255 requires oil companies to notify both the Railroad Commission of Texas and the surface landowner at least three days before testing inactive oil or gas wells. It mandates Commission approval before testing can occur and grants surface landowners the right to witness these tests. The bill directly affects oil companies conducting well tests and landowners whose property hosts inactive wells regulated by the Railroad Commission. Key provisions include standardized notification timelines and a requirement for Commission oversight of testing procedures. This applies only to fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests conducted on or after September 1, 2025.