Senate bill · 89R

SB 2980

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
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 Natural Resources Natural Resources
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Mar 14, 2025 · Senate

Authors

Kelly HancockR

In committee

Natural Resources
Senate
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Oil & Gas Safety Utilities: Electric

Bill text

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 2663Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty.	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective immediately
HB 143Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 106Relating to the maintenance of overhead electrical power lines associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.	Charles SchwertnerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2453Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.	King–	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 17, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 4232Relating to the maintenance of certain improvements associated with oil and gas development and production; authorizing an administrative penalty.	King–	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 31, 2025Referred to State Affairs
SB 34Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25