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TX SB440
TX SB440Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit hydraulic fracturing treatment.
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Introduced
02/03/2015
02/03/2015
In Committee
02/09/2015
02/09/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/01/2015
06/01/2015
Introduced Session
84th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to prohibit hydraulic fracturing treatment.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 250 of the Local Government Code to add a new section that explicitly prohibits a county or municipality from banning "hydraulic fracturing treatment," which is a process used in oil and gas extraction. In simpler terms, this means local governments in Texas will not have the authority to stop companies from using hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, to extract oil and gas from wells within their jurisdictions. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2015.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development (on 02/09/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB440 | 02/04/2015 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/html/SB00440I.htm | 02/04/2015 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/pdf/SB00440I.pdf | 02/04/2015 |
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