Texas HB2790 limits liability for damages related to carbon dioxide capture and storage.

HB2790 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish limited liability for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. It prohibits claimants from bringing actions against defendants for damages arising from carbon dioxide capture, storage, or related processes unless specific conditions are met. Claimants cannot recover noneconomic damages unless they prove actual damages and certain conditions, such as the defendant's noncompliance with legal requirements or misrepresentation of information to permitting authorities.

Texas HB2790 limits liability for damages related to carbon dioxide capture and storage.

HB2790 amends the Civil Practice and Remedies Code to establish limited liability for capturing and storing carbon dioxide. It prohibits claimants from bringing actions against defendants for damages arising from carbon dioxide capture, storage, or related processes unless specific conditions are met. Claimants cannot recover noneconomic damages unless they prove actual damages and certain conditions, such as the defendant's noncompliance with legal requirements or misrepresentation of information to permitting authorities.