Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain pits used for the storage and disposal of oil and gas waste.

SB 3017 requires the Texas Railroad Commission to establish new rules regulating "reserve pits" (used for collecting spent drilling fluids, cuttings, and wash water) and "mud circulation pits" (used for storing drilling fluid during operations). The bill mandates specific standards for siting, construction, groundwater monitoring, and financial bonding for pits used in permanent waste burial, while also requiring operators to notify landowners and provide written closure notices to county clerks. These rules must align with existing standards for produced water recycling pits. The bill directly affects oil and gas operators using these pits, the Railroad Commission as the regulator, and landowners near pit locations. It takes effect September 1, 2025.