Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 49: Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 49 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use. Primary sponsor: Drew Darby (Republican), Eddie Morales (Democratic), Tom Craddick (Republican), Paul Dyson (Republican), Terry Canales (Democratic), Charles Perry (Republican). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Drew Darby (Republican); Eddie Morales (Democratic); Tom Craddick (Republican); Paul Dyson (Republican); and 2 more. 15 co-sponsors.