SRC-MWN H.B. 1426 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 1426
77R5829 SMH-DBy: Shields (Lindsay)
Natural Resources
5/8/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

Previous enacted legislation extended the producing life of certain gas
wells through a temporary reduction of gas royalty rates. This reduction
expired September 1, 1990. H.B. 1426 repeals this now obsolete provision. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 52.036 (Temporary Reduction of Gas Royalty
Rates), Natural Resources Code. 

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.