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Amend HB 2259 (House engrossed version) by adding the 
following SECTION to the bill, appropriately numbered, and 
renumbering the subsequent SECTIONS of the bill accordingly:
	SECTION ____.  Subchapter B, Chapter 91, Natural Resources 
Code, is amended by adding Section 91.019 to read as follows:
	Sec. 91.019.  STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND 
MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER LINES.  An operator shall 
construct, operate, and maintain an electrical power line serving a 
well site or other surface facility employed in operations incident 
to oil and gas development and production in accordance with the 
National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protection 
Association and adopted by the Texas Commission of Licensing and 
Regulation under Chapter 1305, Occupations Code.