Texas HB2751 mandates recusal for Railroad Commission members in matters involving specific business interests.

Texas HB2751 amends the Natural Resources Code to establish recusal requirements for members of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Specifically, a commissioner must recuse themselves from any commission matter involving a business entity in which they have an equity ownership interest, receive income, or have conducted business exceeding $5,000 in the preceding year. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2751 mandates recusal for Railroad Commission members in matters involving specific business interests.

Texas HB2751 amends the Natural Resources Code to establish recusal requirements for members of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Specifically, a commissioner must recuse themselves from any commission matter involving a business entity in which they have an equity ownership interest, receive income, or have conducted business exceeding $5,000 in the preceding year. This law takes effect September 1, 2025.