Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 3159: Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26

Plain-language summary

HB 3159 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Drew Darby (Republican), King. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 1/1/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Drew Darby (Republican); King.