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TX SB2107

TX SB2107
Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the ownership of the pore space underlying the surface of land.

AI Summary

This bill establishes that, unless explicitly modified, the ownership of the pore space (the geological structures beneath the surface of land, including voids and cavities, to be used for the storage of carbon dioxide) is vested in the owner or owners of the surface estate of the land. The bill does not modify existing common law related to the relationship between the mineral and surface estates. The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house, or on September 1, 2023 if it does not receive the necessary votes for immediate effect.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Energy Resources (on 05/03/2023)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Noise Pollution
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Property Rights

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