Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5568 — Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.

Last action — Placed on General State Calendar

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

In plain language

The bill allows the Railroad Commission to designate operators for orphaned oil or gas wells.

This bill gives the Railroad Commission of Texas the authority to appoint operators for orphaned oil or gas wells. Specific details about compliance and enforcement are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 89.047(a)(1-a), Natural Resources Code, Section 89.047(f), Natural Resources Code.

  • Section 89.047(a)(1-a), Natural Resources Code

    Energy → Geothermal energy A geothermal energy conservation well is an electric energy storage facility but is not a battery energy storage resource.

    amended

  • Section 89.047(f), Natural Resources Code

    an → a geothermal

    amended

Action History

  1. Placed on General State Calendar

  2. Considered in Calendars

  3. Committee report sent to Calendars

  4. Committee report distributed

  5. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  6. Reported favorably as substituted

  7. Committee substitute considered in committee

  8. Considered in formal meeting

  9. Left pending in committee

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

  11. Considered in public hearing

  12. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  13. Referred to State Affairs

  14. Read first time

  15. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Not signed on (183)

183 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5568 do?
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.
Who sponsors HB 5568?
HB 5568 is sponsored by Drew Darby.
What is the current status of HB 5568?
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 5568?
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