Bill
HB 1818
85(R) - 2017
House Energy Resources
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House Energy Resources
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Mineral Resources
Oil & Gas
Safety
State Agencies
Sunset Act
Utilities
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
Drew Darby
Dan Flynn
Larry Gonzales
Richard Raymond
Senfronia Thompson
Bill Caption
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad
Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Fiscal Notes
Estimated two-year net impact to general revenue related funds for HB 1818, as introduced: a positive impact of $8,647,734 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019. The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, the Railroad Commission is authorized to create regulations, issue licenses, and otherwise manage resources in Texas. HB 1818 would move the sunset review of the commission to 2029, create new procedures that encourage rulemaking negotiation and dispute resolution, require the creation of a plan to use monitoring equipment in a way that is safe and environmentally friendly, and allow the for the imposition of fees related to regulations on pipelines.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 1818 neither uplifts nor offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
Atmos Energy
BP
Centerpoint Energy
Chesapeake Energy
Chevron
Concho Resources Inc.
ConocoPhillips
CPS Energy
Devon Energy
Enbridge Energy
EOG Resources
Occidental Petroleum
ONEOK
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Shell Oil
Texas Association of Business
Texas Gas Service
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Texas Oil and Gas Association
Texas Pipeline Association
Texas Royalty Council
The Association of Electric Companies of Texas, Inc
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