Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

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History

1. 2025
   1. May 19Effective on 9/1/25Latest
   2. May 19Signed by the Governor Greg AbbottBecame Law
   3. May 7Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
   4. May 7Signed in the HouseMajor
   5. May 7Signed in the SenateMajor
   6. May 5Reported enrolledMinor
   7. May 5House passage reportedMajor
   8. May 2Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
      • Vote recorded passage. Result: pass.Lower
   9. May 2Record vote
   10. May 2PassedPassed House
   11. May 2Read 3rd timeMinor
   12. May 1Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
       • Vote recorded passage. Result: pass.Lower
   13. May 1Record vote
   14. May 1Passed to 3rd reading
   15. May 1Read 2nd timeMinor
   16. May 1Laid out in lieu of companion
   17. Apr 29Committee report sent to Calendars
   18. Apr 28Committee report distributed
   19. Apr 28Comte report filed with Committee CoordinatorMinor
   20. Apr 24Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)Minor
   21. Apr 24Considered in formal meeting
   22. Apr 17Referred to Energy ResourcesMinor
   23. Apr 17Read first timeMinor
   24. Apr 7Received from the SenateMinor
   25. Apr 3Reported engrossed
       • Vote recorded Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 879 be placed on its third reading and final passage. Result: pass.Upper
   26. Apr 3Record vote
   27. Apr 3PassedPassed Senate
   28. Apr 3Read 3rd timeMinor
   29. Apr 3Record vote
   30. Apr 3Three day rule suspended
   31. Apr 3Vote recorded in Journal
   32. Apr 3Read 2nd time & passed to engrossmentMinor
   33. Apr 3Rules suspended-Regular order of business
   34. Apr 3Co-author authorized
   35. Apr 2Placed on intent calendar
   36. Mar 27Committee report printed and distributed
   37. Mar 27Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
   38. Mar 27Reported favorably w/o amendmentsMinor
   39. Mar 26Vote taken in committee
   40. Mar 26Considered in public hearing
   41. Mar 19Left pending in committee
   42. Mar 19Testimony taken in committee
   43. Mar 19Considered in public hearing
   44. Mar 19Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
   45. Feb 13Referred to Natural ResourcesMinor
   46. Feb 13Read first timeMinor
   47. Jan 22FiledMinor
   48. Jan 22Received by the Secretary of the SenateIntroduced