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House Bill 1818 |
House Author: Gonzales, Larry et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-17 |
Senate Sponsor: Taylor, Van et al. |
House Bill 1818 amends the Natural Resources Code to continue the Railroad Commission of Texas until September 1, 2029. The bill requires the railroad commission to develop and implement an alternative dispute resolution policy, requires the railroad commission's oil and gas division to develop and publish an annual monitoring and enforcement strategic plan, and authorizes the railroad commission by rule to establish pipeline safety and regulatory fees. The bill prohibits the railroad commission from awarding a contract for goods or services in Texas to a contractor unless the contractor and any subcontractor register with and participate in the E-verify program to verify employee information.
House Bill 1818 amends the Natural Resources Code, Health and Safety Code, and Utilities Code to provide for certain railroad commission rulemaking authority over safety standards relating to the prevention of damage to a pipeline facility. The bill repeals provisions relating to railroad commission alternative fuels programs and the Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund Advisory Committee.