House bill · 89R

HB 459

Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.

Did not pass

Progress

108 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 12
Referred to committee
Feb 28
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Energy Resources Energy Resources
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Read first time
Feb 28, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Jon RosenthalD

In committee

Energy Resources
House
Referred Feb 28, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Environment: Air Oil & Gas Safety

Bill text

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