Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1971 — 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.

Last action — Laid on the table subject to call

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Postponed

  4. Laid out as postponed business

  5. Postponed

  6. Read 2nd time

  7. Placed on General State Calendar

  8. Considered in Calendars

  9. Committee report sent to Calendars

  10. Committee report distributed

  11. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  12. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  13. Considered in public hearing

  14. Left pending in committee

  15. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  16. Considered in public hearing

  17. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  18. Referred to Energy Resources

  19. Read first time

  20. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1971 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 1971?
HB 1971 is sponsored by Drew Darby, R. D. "Bobby" Guerra, Eddie Morales, and Jon Rosenthal.
What is the current status of HB 1971?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1971?
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