BILL ANALYSIS


                                                         S.B. 393
                                                        By: Nixon
                                                Natural Resources
                                                         02-07-95
                                     Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

Facilities used in the liquification of liquified natural gas (LNG)
were regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas until changes in
federal law removed the state's jurisdiction over these facilities. 
Any state regulation of these facilities would be considered
duplicative by critics since they believe the federal regulations
are fully comprehensive.

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 393 amends the definition of "LNG system" in
Section 116.001(7), Natural Resources Code, by eliminating
reference to the liquification of liquified natural gas.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 116.001(7), Natural Resources Code, to
define "LNG system."

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1995.

SECTION 3. Emergency Clause.