Texas HB143 mandates that electrical power lines serving oil and gas well sites must meet National Electrical Code standards.

Texas HB143 amends the Natural Resources Code to require operators to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power lines serving well sites and surface facilities in compliance with the National Electrical Code. If the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Public Utility Commission of Texas discovers non-compliance during an inspection, they must notify the relevant electric utility and request a state or local fire marshal to inspect the site. The operator must then mitigate any dangerous conditions identified. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB143 mandates that electrical power lines serving oil and gas well sites must meet National Electrical Code standards.

Texas HB143 amends the Natural Resources Code to require operators to construct, operate, and maintain electrical power lines serving well sites and surface facilities in compliance with the National Electrical Code. If the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Public Utility Commission of Texas discovers non-compliance during an inspection, they must notify the relevant electric utility and request a state or local fire marshal to inspect the site. The operator must then mitigate any dangerous conditions identified. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.