Texas HB246 regulates brine mining and establishes ownership of brine minerals.

Texas HB246 amends the Natural Resources Code to regulate brine mining, including establishing rules for brine production wells and injection wells. The bill defines "brine minerals" as interstitial particles and solutes in brine, excluding oil, gas, and related products. It specifies that the owner of the mineral estate of the land owns the brine minerals unless otherwise stated in a binding obligation. The bill also amends the Water Code to define "brine" and "Class V brine injection well." This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

Texas HB246 regulates brine mining and establishes ownership of brine minerals.

Texas HB246 amends the Natural Resources Code to regulate brine mining, including establishing rules for brine production wells and injection wells. The bill defines "brine minerals" as interstitial particles and solutes in brine, excluding oil, gas, and related products. It specifies that the owner of the mineral estate of the land owns the brine minerals unless otherwise stated in a binding obligation. The bill also amends the Water Code to define "brine" and "Class V brine injection well." This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.