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HB 2686

AN ACT relating to the registration of frac tanks.

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Governor

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89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

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What This Bill Does

SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Subject Areas

Oil & Gas LICENSE PLATES MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration

Bill Text

relating to the registration of frac tanks.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 502.146, Transportation Code, is amended
by adding Subsection (i) to read as follows:
(i)  The department shall issue a distinguishing license
plate under this section for a frac tank that does not expire or
require an annual registration insignia to be valid.  The
alphanumeric pattern for a license plate issued under this
subsection may remain on a frac tank for as long as the license
plate for the frac tank is renewed or until the frac tank is removed
from service or sold.  The registration receipt required under
Section 621.002 is not required for a frac tank that displays a
license plate issued under this subsection.  For purposes of this
subsection, "frac tank" means a portable or stationary high-volume
holding vessel designed and constructed for use in separating,
storing, or temporarily holding materials used in or resulting from
fracturing techniques in oil and gas exploration.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the registration of frac tanks.

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