Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 1912 amends the Natural Resources Code to provide statutory authority to the Railroad Commission of Texas over all pipeline facilities and pipeline transportation of hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide. The act authorizes the commission to seek designation from the United States secretary of transportation as an agent to conduct safety inspections of interstate hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline facilities located in the state. The act also requires the commission to adopt rules regarding public education and awareness concerning gas facilities and community liaison for the purpose of responding to a pipeline facility emergency.