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TX SB720
TX SB720Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing.
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Introduced
02/24/2015
02/24/2015
In Committee
03/02/2015
03/02/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/01/2015
06/01/2015
Introduced Session
84th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 250 of the Local Government Code to clarify that a political subdivision, which refers to a local government entity like a city or county, cannot enact or enforce any rule, law, or similar action that would ban or prevent hydraulic fracturing, a process used in oil and gas extraction. The bill also updates the heading of Chapter 250 to remove the specific mention of municipalities and counties, making it more general, and specifies that this change will take effect on September 1, 2015.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development (on 03/02/2015)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=84R&Bill=SB720 | 02/25/2015 |
| BillText | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/html/SB00720I.htm | 02/25/2015 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/84R/billtext/pdf/SB00720I.pdf | 02/25/2015 |
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