Bill > HB2255

This bill modifies regulations for conducting fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests on inactive wells regulated by the Texas Railroad Commission, specifically requiring operators to provide at least three days' advance notice to both the commission's oil and gas division district office and the surface estate owner before performing such tests. Under the new provisions, operators must obtain approval from the commission's district office before conducting the test and must allow the surface estate owner the right to witness the test. The bill clarifies existing notification requirements by explicitly stating that operators must provide advance notice to both the regulatory office and the landowner, and it ensures that surface estate owners have the opportunity to be present during testing of wells located on their property. The changes will apply to fluid level or hydraulic pressure tests conducted on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, and are designed to improve communication and transparency between well operators and surface landowners in Texas.

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