Texas HB1647 establishes a task force to study and recommend measures to prevent petroleum product theft.

HB1647 mandates the creation of a task force by the Railroad Commission of Texas to study petroleum product theft. The task force must include representatives from the oil and gas industry, an energy trade association, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. It will analyze the economic impacts of theft, review laws from other jurisdictions, and recommend strategies for prevention and training. The task force will submit reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees every two years.

Texas HB1647 establishes a task force to study and recommend measures to prevent petroleum product theft.

HB1647 mandates the creation of a task force by the Railroad Commission of Texas to study petroleum product theft. The task force must include representatives from the oil and gas industry, an energy trade association, and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. It will analyze the economic impacts of theft, review laws from other jurisdictions, and recommend strategies for prevention and training. The task force will submit reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, speaker of the house, and relevant legislative committees every two years.