Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1541	Senate Author:  Estes
Effective:  5-26-17	House Sponsor:  Lambert et al.

            Senate Bill 1541 amends the Natural Resources Code to establish that, for purposes of the treatment and recycling for beneficial use of drill cuttings, a use of drill cuttings is considered to be beneficial if the cuttings are used in the construction of oil and gas lease pads or oil and gas lease roads or if the cuttings are used as part of a legitimate commercial product. The bill sets out related provisions regarding Railroad Commission of Texas rules, permits, and orders for drill cuttings.