Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 143: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 143 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Primary sponsor: King, Drew Darby (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Caroline Dunmoyer (Republican), Rafael Anchía (Democratic), Hancock. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: King; Drew Darby (Republican); Todd Hunter (Republican); Caroline Dunmoyer (Republican); and 2 more. 6 co-sponsors.