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TX HB4042

TX HB4042
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
Passed
06/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/22/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.

AI Summary

This bill modifies regulations related to gas distribution pipelines administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas by removing the word "natural" from several sections of the Utilities Code. Specifically, the bill adjusts fee assessment rules for gas distribution pipeline operators and gas master metered system operators, allowing the Railroad Commission to continue charging annual fees for service lines and master metered systems. The bill maintains the existing fee structure but broadens the language to potentially apply to a wider range of gas distribution pipelines by removing the specific term "natural". The bill also allows operators to recover these fees as a surcharge to their existing rates and ensures that these collected amounts are not included in revenue calculations for municipal franchise fees or certain taxes. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and appears to be a technical update to existing gas pipeline regulatory language that will provide more flexibility in how the Railroad Commission regulates gas distribution pipeline fees and safety provisions.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/22/2025)

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