Bill

Bill

SB 1762

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by César Blanco and 1 co-sponsor

Expands Texas Railroad Commission's power to assign orphaned oil and gas wells to designated operators, accelerating remediation of environmental hazards and liability recovery.

Effective immediately

#energy--conservation(i0317) #energy--geothermal(ip9bv) #oil&gas(i0545) #railroadcommission(v0089)

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House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

House Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Introduced capitol.texas.gov

Introduced capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Senate Committee Report capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

Engrossed capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Enrolled capitol.texas.gov

Bill text & amendments

Witness List (Senate Committee Report) Analysis (Senate Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) Fiscal Note (Introduced) Analysis (Enrolled) Analysis (House Committee Report) Analysis (Introduced)

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