Bill
HB 143
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Rafael Anchía and 9 co-sponsors
Texas grants railroad and utility commissions authority to enforce National Electrical Code compliance for oil and gas well site power lines, effective September 1, 2025.
Effective on 9/1/25
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