Relating to the rights and liabilities of the owner of the surface estate of the tract of land on which a well to be plugged or replugged by the Railroad Commission of Texas is located.

HB 3619 requires the Railroad Commission of Texas to restore the surface of land to its original topography after plugging or replugging a well, unless the surface landowner declines this service. It also ensures surface owners retain access to their property during these operations and shields them from liability claims related to the plugging process. The law applies to wells plugged or replugged on or after September 1, 2025, directly affecting landowners where oil and gas wells are being decommissioned. Key provisions include mandatory land restoration for natural regrowth and liability protections for landowners, the Commission, and operators acting in good faith under the Natural Resources Code.