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HB2255: Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.

: Vikki Goodwin (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 14, 2025
Property Interests
Property Interests--Real Property
Mines & Mineral Resources
Environment
Environment--Water
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
Oil & Gas
RAILROAD COMMISSION
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the rights of the owner of the surface of the land on which certain inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas are located in connection with the performance of certain tests on the well.

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