All Roll Calls
Yes: 284 • No: 0
TexasHB 442689th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities.
Sponsored By: Drew Darby, Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Energy--GeneralEnvironment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear WasteEnvironment--Solid WasteEnvironment--WaterOil & GasPERMITSRAILROAD COMMISSION
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Texas disposal facilities face new permit rules
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas Railroad Commission permits for commercial surface disposal facilities last no more than 10 years. Holders have the right to apply for renewal within existing permit boundaries, but approval is not guaranteed. Renewal applications are due at least 120 days before expiration. For new permits, the commission may consider the applicant’s compliance history at similar waste facilities when setting permit length. For amended or renewed permits, it may consider compliance at that facility or similar facilities. Evidence includes past inspections, quarterly reports, and other relevant records documented by the commission. These rules apply to permits issued, amended, or renewed on or after September 1, 2025. Earlier permit actions remain governed by the prior law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Drew Darby
House
Judith Zaffirini
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Molly Cook
Democratic • Senate
Royce West
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/8/2025
Record vote
Yes: 143 • No: 0
House vote • 5/7/2025
Record vote
Yes: 125 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Energy Resources
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/26/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/25/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/25/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/24/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/24/2025HouseRecord vote
5/23/2025SenatePassed
5/23/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/23/2025SenateRecord vote
5/23/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/23/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/23/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/23/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/23/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/23/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/23/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
5/21/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/21/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/21/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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