Texas HB1230 mandates public hearings for oil or gas well drilling permit applications near schools and child-care facilities.

Texas HB1230 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the Railroad Commission of Texas to hold a public hearing on applications for drilling permits for oil or gas wells within 1,500 feet of child-care facilities, private schools, public schools, or facilities owned by school districts. The commission must consider public comments when deciding whether to grant the application. The bill also specifies that the law applies only to applications submitted after the effective date of the new rules.

Texas HB1230 mandates public hearings for oil or gas well drilling permit applications near schools and child-care facilities.

Texas HB1230 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the Railroad Commission of Texas to hold a public hearing on applications for drilling permits for oil or gas wells within 1,500 feet of child-care facilities, private schools, public schools, or facilities owned by school districts. The commission must consider public comments when deciding whether to grant the application. The bill also specifies that the law applies only to applications submitted after the effective date of the new rules.