HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Energy Resources 

TIME & DATE:  12:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025 

PLACE:        E2.026 
CHAIR:        Rep. Drew Darby 

The chair may limit testimony to three (3) minutes per witness.

HB 2766        Geren | et al.                            
Relating to the plugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 2891        Anchía                                    
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.

HB 3334        King                                      
Relating to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and response at certain wells under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.

HB 3791        Dyson                                     
Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification.

HB 3911        Darby                                     
Relating to the plugging or replugging of certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

HB 4021        Dyson                                     
Relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for assistance, advice, or resources provided in relation to an oil or gas emergency.

HB 4041        Morales, Eddie                            
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose an administrative penalty on a propane distribution system retailer.

HB 4042        Morales, Eddie                            
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.

HB 4384        Darby                                     
Relating to the recovery of a gas utility's gross plant placed in service not yet being recovered in rates.

HB 4426        Darby                                     
Relating to the term of a permit issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for a commercial surface disposal facility.

Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to

agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until

the hearing is adjourned by visiting:

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