Honorable Drew Darby, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3198 by Cyrier (Relating to permitting for injection wells in certain oil and gas producing counties.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Water Code to require certain applicants seeking permits from injection wells to include with the application a letter of support or oppositions from the local governing body of the county in which the well is to be located. The Railroad Commission indicates the agency can implement bill provisions within existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.