Texas 89th Legislature
Injection Wells
3
Bills Enacted
3
Bill Authors
2 bills (67%) have bipartisan support.
Injection Wells Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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3 days with filingsNov 12 - Jan 22
2
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
3
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
low1
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (3)
HB1238
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
Author: Ryan GuillenRegular Session
SB616
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Author: Charles SchwertnerRegular Session
SB879
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Author: Brian BirdwellRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on injection wells passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to injection wells. These bills were authored by 3 different legislators and address various aspects of injection wells policy in Texas.
- Did injection wells bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Injection Wells legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most injection wells bills?
- The leading authors of injection wells legislation include Sen. Brian Birdwell (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Ryan Guillen (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on injection wells issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for injection wells legislation?
- Among the 3 injection wells bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to injection wells in Texas law?
- Injection Wells legislation frequently overlaps with Environment--water, Environment, Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for injection wells legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 injection wells bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on injection wells policy.
- When do Texas injection wells laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some injection wells bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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