Bill

HB 864

86(R) - 2019
House Energy Resources
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House Energy Resources
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Rafael Anchia
Morgan Meyer
Chris Turner
John Turner

Co-Author(s)

Ina Minjarez
Victoria Neave
Ana-Maria Ramos
Erin Zwiener

Sponsor(s)

Brian Birdwell

Co-Sponsor(s)

Nathan Johnson

Bill Caption

Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 864 would detail the information operators must provide to the Railroad Commission after a natural gas pipeline incident. It would also require operators to notify the the Commission within one hour following discovery of the incident. Finally, this bill would require the Commission to retain state records regarding pipeline incidents perpetually.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 864 because it does not affect any of our liberty principles.