Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 879: 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.

Enacted Last action May 19, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

SB 879 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Birdwell, Drew Darby (Republican), Bobby Guerra (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Birdwell; Drew Darby (Republican); Bobby Guerra (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.