Relating to the declaration of an oil or gas emergency by the Railroad Commission of Texas and the liability of a person for assistance, advice, or resources provided in relation to an oil or gas emergency.
HB 4021 creates a legal framework for the Railroad Commission of Texas to declare oil or gas emergencies (such as uncontrolled well releases) and provides liability protection for individuals or companies offering emergency assistance. The bill defines an "oil or gas emergency" as incidents involving production, storage, or transportation of oil/gas, requiring the Commission to issue a proclamation detailing the emergency type and affected area. It grants immunity from civil lawsuits for those providing assistance, advice, or resources in good faith during a declared emergency, provided the help was requested by a state, local, or federal agency. This protection applies only to emergencies declared under the bill and excludes cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action May 5, 2025
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17
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5
Committee
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Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy Resources
lower
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul Dyson
RRepublican
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