HB 2167
AN ACT relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires operators of intrastate gas pipeline facilities to provide real-time information about their available gas supply to the independent ERCOT organization, in collaboration with the Railroad Commission and Public Utility Commission of Texas. The gas inventory system will help track gas supply in the state, with all information kept confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The system is set to be implemented by September 1, 2025, aiming to improve energy infrastructure monitoring and preparedness.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Railroad Commission of BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 121, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 121.159 to read as follows: Sec. 121.159. GAS INVENTORY SYSTEM. (a) The railroad commission shall collaborate with the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to create a gas inventory system in the manner provided by this section. (b) The railroad commission by rule shall require each operator of an intrastate gas pipeline facility described by Section 121.2015(a)(3) to provide to the independent organization in real time information about the facility's available gas supply, including through the use of telemetry or a hotline. (c) Information in the gas inventory system is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the creation of a gas inventory system by the
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