Bill

HB 1767

86(R) - 2019
House State Affairs
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House State Affairs
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Oil & Gas

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jim Murphy

Co-Author(s)

Drew Darby
Joe Deshotel
Ana Hernandez
Phil King

Sponsor(s)

Paul Bettencourt

Bill Caption

Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of gas utilities.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 1767 would direct the Texas Railroad Commission, when establishing a gas utility's rates, to "presume that employee compensation and benefits expenses are reasonable and necessary if the expenses are consistent with recent market compensation studies."

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 1767 as it does not affect our liberty principles. 

Organizations Supporting

Texans for Lawsuit Reform
Texas Pipeline Association

Organizations Opposed

Texas Municipal League