Texas HB2891 amends penalties for violations under the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Texas HB2891 amends the Natural Resources Code and Water Code to increase administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. The bill sets a maximum fine of $25,000 per day for each violation and each day of violation. It also mandates the commission to adopt guidelines for determining penalty amounts, considering factors such as the permittee's history of violations, the seriousness of the violation, and any hazard to public health or safety.

Texas HB2891 amends penalties for violations under the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Texas HB2891 amends the Natural Resources Code and Water Code to increase administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas. The bill sets a maximum fine of $25,000 per day for each violation and each day of violation. It also mandates the commission to adopt guidelines for determining penalty amounts, considering factors such as the permittee's history of violations, the seriousness of the violation, and any hazard to public health or safety.