Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.

HB 1238 amends Texas Water Code to allow virtual inspections for Class I injection well permit applications. The bill permits licensed engineers or geoscientists to use satellite imagery, mapping software, or other virtual tools to assess well locations and confirm local conditions, instead of requiring in-person visits. It mandates that these virtual reports must verify the assessment and state casing requirements, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality retaining authority to request in-person follow-ups if issues arise. This change applies only to new permit applications filed on or after September 1, 2025.