Senate bill · 89R

SB 1216

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to permit the release into the air of natural gas from a gas well.

Did not pass

Progress

17 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

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

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 2790Relating to liability for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.	Drew DarbyR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2252Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.	Vikki GoodwinD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 14, 2025Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 1157Relating to the flaring and venting of methane gas on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.	Sarah EckhardtD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 28, 2025Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1190Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.	Gina HinojosaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 7, 2025Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1174Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to drill an oil or gas well submit a gas capture plan for the well.	Gina HinojosaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 7, 2025Referred to Energy Resources
HB 459Relating 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.	Jon RosenthalD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Feb 28, 2025Referred to Energy Resources