Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain commercial facilities that dispose of oil and gas waste; imposing a fee.
HB 4891 requires operators of commercial facilities that dispose of oil and gas waste in Texas to maintain a financial guarantee (like a bond) to ensure proper operation and closure. It directly affects companies running such disposal facilities, with specific requirements based on their activities - requiring a $25,000 guarantee for most non-well-related operations, while exempting certain pits used with individual oil/gas leases. The bill amends state law to mandate these financial guarantees, with proceeds from the guarantees funding the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. This is a regulatory measure focused on financial accountability for waste disposal, not a procedural or commemorative resolution.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
6
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy Resources
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eddie Morales
DDemocratic
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