Texas exempts closed-loop geothermal drillers from certain Railroad Commission requirements starting September 1, 2025

Original title: Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Last action · May 1, 2025: Laid on the table subject to callSponsors: Drew Darby and 3 others

Companion · SB 879same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Drillers and operators of s who hold a valid from the Railroad Commission of Texas are exempt from specific Natural Resources Code requirements, effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

Changes regulatory compliance burdens for geothermal energy operators by removing specific state code requirements for permitted closed-loop projects.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells

They are exempt from certain Natural Resources Code requirements if they hold a valid permit by rule from the railroad commission.

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Who qualifies for the exemption under this bill?

Drillers or operators of s who have requested authorization or are authorized to use a valid issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

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Procedural history

20 actions

May 1, 2025House
Laid on the table subject to call
May 1, 2025House
Companion considered in lieu of (SB 879)
Apr 28, 2025House
Postponed (5/1/25 10:00 AM)
Apr 28, 2025House
Laid out as postponed business
Apr 22, 2025House
Postponed (4/28/25 10:00 AM)
Apr 22, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time

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Apr 22, 2025House
Placed on General State Calendar
Apr 17, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 4, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 4, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 3, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Mar 31, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Mar 31, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Mar 24, 2025House
Left pending in committee
Mar 24, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Mar 24, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Mar 24, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Energy Resources
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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