Bill

HB 3973

87(R) - 2021
House Appropriations
Senate Finance
House Appropriations
Senate Finance
Energy
Fees
Mineral Resources
Oil & Gas

Contact the Author

Armando Walle

Phone:

512-463-0924

Capitol Office:

GW.18

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Armando Walle

Co-Author(s)

Penny Morales Shaw
Erin Zwiener

Sponsor(s)

Robert Nichols

Bill Caption

Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3973 would create a 10 member joint interim committee to study matters related to abandoned oil and gas wells and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund. The bill outlines the specific areas to be studied and requires a report to the legislature be submitted by December 1, 2022.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 3973.

Contact the Author

Armando Walle

Phone:

512-463-0924

Capitol Office:

GW.18

Email: