Establishes an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate and arrest oilfield theft.

The bill creates an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety. This unit will investigate and arrest individuals who commit offenses related to oilfield theft, specifically under Section 31.19 or Section 31.03 of the Penal Code if the unlawfully appropriated property includes oil and gas equipment. The unit will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and victims of oilfield theft.

Establishes an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate and arrest oilfield theft.

The bill creates an organized oilfield theft prevention unit within the Texas Department of Public Safety. This unit will investigate and arrest individuals who commit offenses related to oilfield theft, specifically under Section 31.19 or Section 31.03 of the Penal Code if the unlawfully appropriated property includes oil and gas equipment. The unit will coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, attorneys representing the state, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and victims of oilfield theft.