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• . the gas production, General Paxson was there.
• installations and recognizes the author to explain the bill.
• This propane bomb that is housed less than 100 feet from two gas stations.
• Produced water is waste water generated during oil and gas extraction and is most commonly.
• Texelga members represent every aspect of the oil and gas industry.

Bills: SB766, SB290, SB494, SB1145

Keywords: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water regulation, environmental protection, pesticide management, natural resources, LP-gas, property owner notice, gas installations, safety notification, petroleum theft, task force, oil and gas, law enforcement, economic impact, environmental regulation, water permits, water quality, land application, 1185, senate

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• The folks who bring motor fuels to your neighborhood gas stations.
• and Senator Miles' district, where residents of the Southwest Cross neighborhood discovered that a gas
• Any installations that are 10,000 gallons or more require notice to all property owners within 500 feet

Bills: SB290, SB2949

Keywords: LP-gas, property owner notice, natural resources, gas installations, safety notification, motor fuel, fuel transport, fuel export, transloading, export fuel transloading facility, fuel terminal, terminal operator, comptroller, Texas Tax Code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, Department of Public Safety, DPS, border security, ports of entry

Bills: SB298, SB91

Keywords: Florence, Lauderdale County, municipal boundaries, corporate limits, land annexation, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, aeronautics, Department of Defense, 923, senate, all

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• line 3, if you look on the second page of the amendment, it strikes the total acreage of which installation
• Installation is in excess of 500 acres, which is part of the definition of the military installation.
• reason for that is lesser than 500 acres; there's evidence of little air pockets of... yes, all installations
• Yes, all installations are in the counties. There aren't any parts of that in the municipality.

Bills: HB333, HB329, HB362

Keywords: law enforcement, training facility, regional authority, municipal cooperation, public safety, military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, transparency, public meetings, accountability, education, 1136, house, all

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• We've had some emerging reports of unidentified drones near our military installations," "We've had some
• emerging reports of unidentified drones near our military installations and airports that are potentially
• threatening Texas safety and security on these installations, as well as jeopardizing mission capability
• Current law stops drones from flying over these installations, but spaceports, which actively drive Texas's
• Currently, military installations are subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.

Bills: SB390, SB1197, SB1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, 1185

Summary: The Committee on Veteran Affairs heard several bills related to military installations, veterans, and contracting opportunities. Senator Birdwell presented SB 1197, which would extend existing drone restrictions over military bases and airports to spaceports, with exceptions for authorized users; no public testimony was offered at the first hearing, and the bill was left pending before later being reported favorably. Chairman Hancock presented SB 1271, which would allow Texas to accept concurrent jurisdiction over military installations so state and local authorities could handle certain juvenile offenses and provide more rehabilitative options; a committee substitute was explained, but the bill was left pending after no initial witnesses appeared. The committee also considered SB 390, which would expand the state historically underutilized business definition to include SBA-certified veteran-owned businesses regardless of disability rating. Supporters from the Houston Regional Veterans Chamber of Commerce and other veterans argued the change would improve access to state contracting, strengthen the economy, and better recognize veterans’ contributions. Senator Eckhardt raised concerns that broadening the category to all veterans might not satisfy the disparity-study basis typically used for HUB classifications, and Jim Brennan echoed that concern while suggesting a separate category might be more workable. During the pending-legislation portion, the committee voted on several bills. SB 651 and SB 897 were each substituted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1814 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1197 was reported favorably and recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. SB 1271 was left pending after a motion to report the committee substitute favorably, and SB 390 was left pending after testimony concluded. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.

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• at these installations, as well as jeopardizing mission capability.
• Drones are flying over these installations, but spaceports, which actively drive Texas' growing space
• Currently, military installations in Texas are subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.
• at these installations.
• Currently, military installations in Texas are subject to exclusive federal jurisdiction.

Bills: SB 390, SB 1197, SB 1271

Keywords: veteran-owned businesses, state contracting, historically underutilized business, economic opportunity, small business, economic development, veterans, certification, Texas legislation, unmanned aircraft, spaceport, criminal offense, aviation regulations, airspace safety, military installations, concurrent jurisdiction, governor's approval, state agency, land acquisition, Veteran Affairs

Summary: The meeting of the Committee on Veteran Affairs addressed several significant bills aimed at supporting veterans and their businesses. Among the bills discussed was SB390, which seeks to expand the definition of historically underutilized businesses to include all veteran-owned businesses, regardless of disability status. This change aims to create a more equitable economic landscape for veterans and to foster their participation in state procurement opportunities. The committee heard strong testimony supporting this initiative, emphasizing the importance of providing veterans with fair chances in business development.

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• The substitute also verifies an oil and gas emergency to mean an emergency related to an oil and gas
• There were only, however, 367 oil and gas enforcement dockets and 163 repeat oil and gas violators based
• This bill changed all references in this section of the statute from "natural gas" to "gas" in alignment
• It's Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, both gas and electric, Texas Gas, and West Texas utilities, and
• Obviously, I'm pro-oil and gas.

Bills: HB2766, HB2891, HB3334, HB3791, HB3911, HB4021, HB4041, HB4042, HB4384, HB4426

Keywords: inactive wells, oil and gas regulation, environmental protection, Railroad Commission of Texas, well plugging, Railroad Commission, penalties, violations, pipeline safety, civil penalties, criminal penalties, wildfire prevention, oil and gas, safety inspections, administrative penalties, excavation, notification, utilities, underground facilities, regulatory compliance

Bills: SB1390

Keywords: gross production tax, oil and gas, natural gas, casinghead gas, oil revenue, tax apportionment, revenue sharing, county highway fund, school funding, average daily attendance, general revenue fund, revenue stabilization fund, county bridge and road improvement, state transportation fund, preserving and advancing county transportation fund, education funding, higher education, student aid, tourism funding, conservation funding

Bills: SB271, HB511

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• This is adding manufactured gas... This is adding manufactured gas and natural gas.
• The monies they get for their locals from their local gas tax and so forth is not part of this legislation
• Those funds support projects in districts, including the gas and Eastern Connector, State Route 167 in
• We think it's great that roads are being widened, that the... that roads are being widened, that the gas

Bills: HB606, SB271

Keywords: HB606, Alabama, Department of Transportation, DOT, public highways, utility relocation, right-of-way, state right-of-way, road construction, bridge, tunnel, toll road, interstate highway, defense highway, utility facilities, broadband, telecommunications, cable, electricity, gas

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• , and natural gas in a similar form?
• Just a little background: by far, the most common phrase used in oil and gas leases is "oil, gas, and
• A lot of times in the oil and gas business, The oil and gas are separated, and all of this, including
• "Produced" is used a lot in the oil and gas industry; oil and gas is in the ground.
• In other words, if the oil and gas gas lease says that there's a grant of oil, gas, and other minerals

Bills: HB3619, HB3652, HB4572, HB4891, HB4941, HB5103, HB5105, HB5106, HB5224, HB5600

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

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• It is oil and gas, fluid, oil and gas waste.
• But we're going to be a leader in oil and gas, right?
• I'm a lifelong member of the oil and gas industry.
• The gas industry throughout the world will require oil and gas to also innovate. ...Texas has been very
• with oil and gas waste and disposal.

Bills: HB3619, HB3652, HB4572, HB4891, HB4941, HB5103, HB5105, HB5106, HB5224, HB5600

Keywords: surface estate, well plugging, Railroad Commission, landowner rights, liability, strategic reserve, gas supply, petroleum products, disaster response, Railroad Commission of Texas, energy security, emergency planning, oil and gas waste, environmental regulation, waste management, mining pits, groundwater monitoring, regulation, commercial disposal facilities, environmental standards

Bills: SB1333, SB1191, SB1439, SB1314, SB1509, SB1319, SB1346, SB1613

Keywords: water infrastructure, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, revolving fund, grants, environmental compliance, SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, fossil fuels

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• This is specific to the fossil sector, so this is natural gas, oil, coal, LPG, natural gas liquids, refined
• I'm sorry, oil and gas violations in Oklahoma.
• OwRB manages this, the state's groundwater well drillers and pump installers program.
• Is this $100,000 per vendor or per installer, or is it just for the state's fund?
• A lot of times, oil and gas production is out in the middle of the field.

Bills: SB1191, SB1314, SB1319, SB1333, SB1346, SB1439, SB1509, SB1510, SB1613

Keywords: SB1191, Oklahoma Energy Initiative Act, Oklahoma Low Carbon Energy Initiative Board, low carbon energy, clean energy, energy policy, renewable energy, board repeal, statutory repeal, administrative board, energy committee, natural resources, Oklahoma statutes, 17 O.S. 802.3, groundwater, indemnity fund, well drilling, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, SB1319

Bills: HB323, SB271, SB295

Keywords: electric utility, transportation, oversize vehicles, transport permits, state highway system, SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax

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• What this bill does is it freezes franchise fees for natural gas buyers.
• So what this bill does is it keeps natural gas customers' bills low while also maintaining the same revenue

Bills: SB271, SB295, SB309

Keywords: SB271, Alabama, municipalities, city fees, town fees, franchise fees, utility franchise, natural gas, manufactured gas, gas utility, public streets, public places, right-of-way, municipal consent, gross receipts tax, license tax, privilege tax, Public Service Commission, PSC, utility regulation

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• program for all these natural gas program for all these natural gas pipelines.<00:05:15.680>
• gas distribution and gas operators of gas distribution and gas transmission<00:08:45.360> infrastructure
• like NGIA plans the natural gas like NGIA plans the natural gas innovation<00:11:04.720> act.
• gas companies. gas companies.
• would eventually get gas explosions. would eventually get gas explosions.

Bills: HF3830, HF3688

Keywords: utilities, rate cases, cost recovery, reporting requirements, gas infrastructure, 1183, house

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• Right now, folks, the gas industry's changed. People don't like to burn gas anymore.
• still not going to buy your gas." still not going to buy your gas."
• the gas the gas industry's changed. the gas the gas industry's changed.
• People don't like to burn gas anymore. People don't like to burn gas anymore.
• natural<00:26:04.960> gas, Wyoming natural gas, Wyoming natural gas, and<00:26:06.799>

Bills: HB0120

Keywords: energy production, natural gas, industrial sovereignty, manufacturing, tax exemptions, 916, all

Bills: SB18

Keywords: greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, air quality, climate policy, sustainability, 996, all

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• I said, let's look at oil and gas. What do they get for pipelines?
• electron goes into that line, it doesn't know whether it's a wind electron, whether it's a natural gas
• And what did we learn about how we set the bonding requirements with the oil and gas industry that you
• This bill does not amend or reopen the Oil and Gas Produced Water Act. With that, a second.
• Well, as we rolled out the surety on Oil and gas last year, we put all of our eggs in the same basket

Bills: SB1246, SB1510, SB1979, SB1929, SB1930, SB1976

Keywords: environmental permitting, Oklahoma, Department of Environmental Quality, public participation, regulatory framework, administered applications, energy, wind energy, financial assurance, property restoration, environmental regulation, mining, blasting, residential protection, buffer zone, Department of Mines, public utilities, electric transmission lines, landowner rights, payment regulations