Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 1230 mandates public hearings for oil and gas drilling permits when proposed sites are within 1,500 feet of schools, child-care facilities, or school district properties used by students. The Railroad Commission must hold hearings in the county where the well is proposed, consider public input, and assess whether the permit aligns with the public interest. The bill preserves local government authority to regulate drilling beyond this process.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Chris Turner
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0574
Capitol Office:
CAP 1N.5
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