House bill · 89R

HB 2891

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.

Did not pass

Progress

52 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

Filed
Feb 14
Referred to committee
Mar 19
Heard in committee
Apr 7
Reported from committee
Stopped here
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Left pending in committee
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Energy Resources
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Energy Resources
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Referred to Energy Resources Energy Resources
Mar 19, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 19, 2025 · House
Filed
Feb 14, 2025 · House

Authors

Rafael AnchíaD

In committee

Energy Resources
House
Referred Mar 19, 2025 · heard Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Civil Remedies & Liabilities Crimes: Miscellaneous Oil & Gas Safety Utilities: Natural Gas

Bill text

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