Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Summary

The bill limits when oil and gas operators can ask for more time to plug wells that have been idle for many years, and it creates new reporting duties for both the state agency and the operators. It affects owners of inactive wells, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and ultimately Texas residents by aiming to reduce environmental and safety risks from abandoned wells. The measure also gives the commission authority to levy administrative penalties for non‑compliance.

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