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AN ACT
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relating to the status of liquefied natural gas marine terminals. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subsection (a), Section 121.007, Utilities Code, |
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is amended to read as follows: |
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(a) A person operating a natural gas pipeline, a liquefied |
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natural gas pipeline, or an underground storage facility is not a |
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gas utility if the person certifies to the railroad commission that |
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the person uses the pipeline or underground storage facility solely |
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to deliver natural gas or liquefied natural gas or the constituents |
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of natural gas or liquefied natural gas: |
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(1) to a liquefied natural gas marine terminal; |
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(2) from a liquefied natural gas marine terminal to |
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the owner of the gas or another person on behalf of the owner of the |
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gas; [or] |
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(3) that is acquired, liquefied, or sold by the person |
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as necessary for the operation or maintenance of its facility that |
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is excluded as a gas utility under this section; or |
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(4) that has been stored for export. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2009. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1826 passed the Senate on |
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April 23, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1826 passed the House on |
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May 26, 2009, by the following vote: Yeas 147, Nays 0, one |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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