TX HB1971 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2025 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2025-05-01 - Laid on the table subject to call
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]

Summary

Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

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Title

Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

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History

DateChamberAction
2025-05-01HouseLaid on the table subject to call
2025-05-01HouseCompanion considered in lieu of SB 879
2025-04-28HousePostponed 5/1/25 10:00 AM
2025-04-28HouseLaid out as postponed business
2025-04-22HousePostponed 4/28/25 10:00 AM
2025-04-22HouseRead 2nd time
2025-04-22HousePlaced on General State Calendar
2025-04-17HouseConsidered in Calendars
2025-04-04HouseCommittee report sent to Calendars
2025-04-04HouseCommittee report distributed
2025-04-03HouseComte report filed with Committee Coordinator
2025-03-31HouseReported favorably w/o amendment(s)
2025-03-31HouseConsidered in public hearing
2025-03-24HouseLeft pending in committee
2025-03-24HouseTestimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
2025-03-24HouseConsidered in public hearing
2025-03-24HouseScheduled for public hearing on . . .
2025-03-14HouseReferred to Energy Resources
2025-03-14HouseRead first time
2025-01-22HouseFiled

Same As/Similar To

SB879 (Same As) 2025-05-19 - Effective on 9/1/25
SB879 (Same As) 2025-05-19 - Effective on 9/1/25

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