Video & Transcript Research : 'shut-in wells'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- When a well is orphaned, the state assumes the liability of the well in perpetuity.
- SB 1146 will allow operators to assist in plugging or replugging orphaned wells without assuming the
- well.
- To do so within 30 days and then plug or replug the well in accordance with Railroad Commission rules
- where there is a lease with an orphan well in the facility, allowing them to plug it and not have that
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In 2024, the Roard Commission plugged 1,012. wells at a cost of $34 million, yet the overall orphan well
- You're going to have to plug in active wells at some point.
- Orphan wells does not result in ending up in the orphan well count at the Railroad Commission.
- for ourselves in the lack of well pluggers if we do this?
- If anyone else in the room in this room in Part one can hear me well, you can hear me clearly.
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Orphan Wells members are inactive non-commissioned 7 8 9 bringing orphaned wells without assuming the
- liability of the well.
- Currently an operator who's 11 well, even though they never owned the well and did not orphan the well
- . liability of the well.
- . 72 one thing the surface owners retain liability on it well in perpetuity if you could remove that
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So it sounds like the industry is doing well. Here in Texas, right?
- Well, I'd be interested in seeing that at some point. So I live in Houston.
- , that operator is entitled to deal with everything that is in the well stream.
- , there are so many orphaned wells out there. ...that in our very first meeting.
- Well, our inspectors have been trained in the rule, in our best practices guide, and in weatherization
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
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Insiders, you're well aware of how this show runs, but for those that may be tuning in, you're going
- Well, I believe these updates are a step in the right direction.
- Well, in 1984 we had 16 million Texans, and now we have literally doubled the population, and we have
- The Texas Pacific owns interests in more than 6,800 oil and gas wells, mostly in West Texas, and so we
- But professionally, my organization owns interest in 3,100 wells in 44 counties in the state of Texas
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
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Finance and Taxation Apr 16th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- So in order for the political subs to have their budgets done in time for the hearing dates in September
- Well, under Century Code, townships already are required to have their annual meeting in March, and that's
- And that is in, what section is that? That is in Sections 23 and 24.
- to this, as well as when we increase the amount to 1650, what that ultimately results in?
- this bill, in this legislation.
Bills:
SB2397
Keywords:
oil and gas, tax exemption, development incentive wells, gross production tax, flaring, 908, all
Summary:
The Senate Finance and Tax Committee met and first took up House Bill 1382, the gas tax bill. Members explained an amendment to ensure that the proposed three-cent gas tax distribution would include all counties and townships in oil-producing counties, rather than excluding non-oil-producing counties as in the original draft. The committee adopted the amendment unanimously, but then held the bill for the time being because of related work on the Department of Transportation budget in the House.
The committee then turned to House Bill 1168, a large hoghouse amendment that combined the bill with the contents of House Bill 1176 and added technical corrections. The proposal would raise the primary residence property tax credit maximum from $1,250 to $1,650, keep the 75% cap with a $500 floor, and extend the credit to voter-approved levies while excluding special assessments. Other changes discussed included aligning the disabled veterans property tax credit with the $200,000 exemption level, adjusting budget and distribution dates so taxing districts are made whole sooner, exempting townships from a general-election vote requirement for levy increases, and modifying school funding formulas so schools are not shortchanged if mill levies are reduced under the cap.
Testimony from the Association of Counties and the State Supervisor of Assessments was generally supportive of the technical cleanup and implementation changes, but they raised concerns about the June 1 distribution date, application timing, and the practicality of some programming and administrative changes. Committee members also discussed the policy and messaging implications of the 75%/floor structure and the difficulty of applying the credit to certain voter-approved levies. No final action was taken on House Bill 1168; the committee agreed to continue working on amendments and recessed until later in the day.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Here it comes to the dragging in. It comes right now. And so it's a good. Okay. Got this.
- They got to be in all of them. I was going to be. I have this great much in my shoulder. All right.
- You all have it there in front of you. It is a brief page amendment.
- All those in favor say aye. And it is adopted. We're back on the bill now.
- I had to run and put some stuff in the bag with him. And ran with it.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But in trying to get the abandoned wells and inactive wells, you know, so I see the same parallel in
- A lot of these wells, that field was discovered in the 20s and they continued to drill wells in the 50s
- I have the real estate in Borger, so I was watching as well, and our family has cattle all over, so I
- I want to thank Chairman Darby, uh, in the House and his office as well.
- So, well, in that Sense, yes, it allows the ratepayer to look in the rearview mirror on it, but the structure
Keywords:
occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources heard several House bills dealing with environmental regulation, oil and gas safety, landfill permits, and utility cost recovery. HB 1237, by Rep. Geren and sponsored by Sen. Zaffirini, would extend TCEQ occupational license renewal deadlines from 30 days to 90 days, allow renewal up to one year with higher fees, and require a new application after longer expiration; the committee substitute clarified that applicants may continue working only until renewal is approved or denied and set a 180-day cutoff for renewal. HB 3071, sponsored by Sen. Hancock, would require TCEQ to cancel certain long-dormant municipal solid waste permits; members discussed concerns about precedent, ownership changes, and whether the bill should be narrowed, and the bill was left pending with a committee substitute expected.
The committee also heard HB 2663, sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, which would require operators of inactive oil and gas wells to remove or de-energize electrical equipment after 10 years and authorize Railroad Commission penalties for false compliance. Testimony from landowners, cattle raisers, and the Sierra Club supported the bill as a wildfire-prevention measure, and the bill was left pending. HB 4384, also by Rep. Darby and sponsored by Sen. Birdwell, would let natural gas utilities defer certain infrastructure costs for later recovery through the GRIP process; utility representatives supported it as credit-positive and consistent with existing accounting, while consumer advocates opposed it as increasing rates without enough oversight. The committee discussed possible amendments to add more cost controls, and the bill was left pending.
Later, the committee voted HB 2563, the companion to SB 2510, favorably to the full Senate by a 5-0 vote and ordered it certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee then took up HB 143, which would codify interagency procedures for addressing electrical power line safety at well sites and related facilities after wildfire concerns; members said a committee substitute had been negotiated with agencies and stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, timelines, and inspection authority while reducing fiscal impact. No final vote was taken on HB 143, and the committee recessed with several bills still pending.
TX
Keywords:
occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In trying to get the abandoned wells and inactive wells, I see the same parallel in what you're trying
- The problem is that a lot of these wells in that field were discovered in the 1950s, and they continue
- I have real estate in Borger, so I was watching as well.
- I want to thank Chairman Darby in the House and his office as well.
- So, well, in that sense, yes, it allows.
Keywords:
occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- are going to work with me in the off-season to get this thing in a better spot and come back in the
- company was sued as in one of these claims, you too could be swept up in that.
- I think you had it in August. We did have it in August, yes, sir.
- All that's fine and well, but I don't think there's a lawyer in this entire building that will tell you
- in this bill at all.
Keywords:
fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (11-15-22) - Part 1
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFtuufVH7zQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This is the first part of the up coming live stream for the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. The meeting will be held in in room 169 of the Capitol Annex and will contain both in person and remote members.
Part Two will begin if and when the Commission enters into an executive session., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (10-11-22) - Part 1
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj97hlZQhnc, 2026-06-21T07:17:02+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This is the first part of the up coming live stream for the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. The meeting will be held in in room 169 of the Capitol Annex and will contain both in person and remote members.
Part Two will begin if and when the Commission enters into an executive session., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (9-13-22) - Part 1
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sehRd-k41FQ, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This is the first part of the up coming live stream for the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission. The meeting will be held in in room 169 of the Capitol Annex and will contain both in person and remote members.
Part Two will begin if and when the Commission enters into an executive session., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
VA
Virginia 2026 1st Special Session
Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So, well, if I'm going to get in trouble for not advertising the highest price, I'm going to give you
- But I think we have, at least our interpretation is, it's pretty well closed in Virginia as to what..
- So I just was hoping that that conversation would come in as well. Yeah, no, I appreciate that.
- And so I think the application deposit works well in those areas.
- Well, first of all, I like the changes in this bill.
Keywords:
Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup, 976, house, all
Summary:
The workgroup began with introductions and then reviewed staff research on rental fees, including recent Virginia laws on lease transparency, application fees, payment portal fees, security deposits, pet fees, late fees, and maintenance charges, as well as approaches in other states. Members discussed the federal FTC rule on rental advertising and how Virginia’s current laws interact with broader consumer protection provisions. Several participants raised concerns about enforcement, remedies, and whether transparency rules should be placed in the landlord-tenant code to make them easier for tenants to use.
The main legislative discussion centered on Senator Van Valkenburg’s SB 349, which would standardize and limit several rental charges. The bill would cap application fees at $50, make application deposits optional, limit administrative and utility-related fees, restrict renewal fees, require earlier disclosure of fees before touring, shorten the security deposit return deadline from 45 to 30 days, prohibit automatic move-out fees, and cap security deposits at one month’s rent. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency, predictability, and affordability for renters, while opponents warned about unintended consequences, especially for landlords in college towns and for tenants with weaker credit or unusual circumstances. There was also debate over whether application deposits are used to hold units off the market or function as a barrier to entry, and whether the bill should instead focus on clearer definitions and timing.
Members also discussed application fee practices in Virginia, including whether landlords charge every adult on the lease, whether fees are truly capped at $50 plus out-of-pocket costs, and whether portable tenant screening reports should be considered. On security deposits, there was a sharp divide: tenant advocates argued that a one-month cap would reduce barriers for low-income renters and that larger deposits do not clearly correlate with damage risk, while industry representatives said the current two-month cap helps landlords manage risk and avoid higher rents or litigation costs. The workgroup did not take any formal votes, but the chair indicated that some issues appeared closer to consensus than others and that the application deposit and security deposit provisions likely need further follow-up before any final recommendations.
HI
Keywords:
HI House YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUkM7pRu6Tk, 2026-07-02T01:22:34+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, In response to increasing cases of COVID-19 in DOE schools.
House Committee on Education
Chair, Justin Woodson
Vice Chair, Jeanne Kapela, 910, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en1FT41qJHA, 2026-07-02T03:39:48+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh9csDIvafo, 2026-07-02T03:39:47+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility in order to provide relief to the cost of municipalities in solid waste disposal, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate - New Member Swearing In - 6 January, 2026 ; 11:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- We will be swearing you in by the order of your number.
- Y'all already in here. She's going to take a picture for you.
- I'm going to let them circulate in a second so we don't interrupt while you're speaking.
- I'm going to let them circulate in a second so we don't interrupt while you're speaking.
Summary:
The meeting was a ceremonial swearing-in for newly elected Mississippi senators, with family members and guests present for photos and congratulations after each oath. The presiding officer repeatedly administered the standard oath of office, which included pledges to support the U.S. and state constitutions, faithfully discharge legislative duties, and not vote based on promises from other legislators.
Senators Johnny DuPree, Don Harkness, Teresa Gillespie Eason, Kamasha B. Mumford, and Senator Pope were among those introduced and sworn in. The transcript is largely focused on the formal oath-taking, brief remarks of welcome, and photo opportunities, rather than legislative debate or policy discussion.
No bills were discussed, and no votes or substantive committee actions were taken in this segment.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is provided entirely in state aid and is available for charter schools as well as school districts
- You can see that there is a savings of $4.293 million in fiscal years 24 and 25, as well as spending
- As you know, a well-prepared and supported teacher workforce is vital for the success of students in
- And now we're saying, well, actually we couldn't come together to figure out how in our whole funding
- I believe we listened in this committee; I believe we listened well, and I believe this is a prudent
Bills:
HF1388
Keywords:
BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching