Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 459: Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.

In committee Last action February 28, 2025: Referred to Energy Resources

Plain-language summary

HB 459 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission. Primary sponsor: Jon Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): Referred to Energy Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jon Rosenthal (Democratic).