Texas HB1169 mandates the Railroad Commission to create a plan to safeguard oil and gas infrastructure.

Texas HB1169 requires the Railroad Commission to develop a comprehensive plan to protect the state's oil and gas infrastructure, including wellheads and pipelines, from natural disasters, severe weather, cybersecurity threats, terrorism, power outages, and other risks. The commission can consult stakeholders and must update the plan periodically. The initial plan must be adopted by September 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1169 mandates the Railroad Commission to create a plan to safeguard oil and gas infrastructure.

Texas HB1169 requires the Railroad Commission to develop a comprehensive plan to protect the state's oil and gas infrastructure, including wellheads and pipelines, from natural disasters, severe weather, cybersecurity threats, terrorism, power outages, and other risks. The commission can consult stakeholders and must update the plan periodically. The initial plan must be adopted by September 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.