Texas 89th Legislature
Utilities--natural Gas
2 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 2 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
2 bills require immediate attention
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Utilities--natural Gas Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (5)
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Relating to an interstate compact for the liquefied natural gas industry.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with a gas utility's plant, facilities, or equipment placed in service.
Relating to the recovery of certain costs associated with a gas utility's plant, facilities, or equipment placed in service.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on utilities--natural gas passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 5 laws related to utilities--natural gas. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of utilities--natural gas policy in Texas.
- Did utilities--natural gas bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Utilities--natural Gas legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 5 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most utilities--natural gas bills?
- The leading authors of utilities--natural gas legislation include Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Eddie Morales (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Erin Gamez (D) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on utilities--natural gas issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for utilities--natural gas legislation?
- Among the 5 utilities--natural gas bills enacted, 2 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 utilities--natural gas in Texas law?
- Utilities--natural Gas legislation frequently overlaps with Utilities, City Government, Utilities--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for utilities--natural gas legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 5 utilities--natural gas bills (40%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on utilities--natural gas policy.
- When do Texas utilities--natural gas laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some utilities--natural gas bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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