Bill: HB 2201, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Energy Resources

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral	Neutral

Author(s)

Trent Ashby

Ryan Guillen

Sponsor(s)

Robert Nichols

Bill Caption

Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2201 requires the Railroad Commission of Texas to create standards governing allowed locations for pits used by commercial oil and gas disposal facilities. The rules must include a history of flooding in the past 10 years as a factor in determining whether a proposed location of a pit is permissible.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 2201 as this does not impact our liberty principles.

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