Bill: HB 3973, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Appropriations

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Finance

Vote Recommendation

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


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