Texas HB3156 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify ownership and liability for fluid oil and gas waste and its treated products.

Texas HB3156 amends the Natural Resources Code to redefine ownership and liability for fluid oil and gas waste and its treated products. The bill specifies that when fluid oil and gas waste is transferred for treatment and beneficial use, ownership transfers to the person taking possession for treatment until it is transferred again. It also clarifies that those who treat waste for beneficial use are not liable for subsequent use of the treated product unless gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing is involved.

Texas HB3156 amends the Natural Resources Code to clarify ownership and liability for fluid oil and gas waste and its treated products.

Texas HB3156 amends the Natural Resources Code to redefine ownership and liability for fluid oil and gas waste and its treated products. The bill specifies that when fluid oil and gas waste is transferred for treatment and beneficial use, ownership transfers to the person taking possession for treatment until it is transferred again. It also clarifies that those who treat waste for beneficial use are not liable for subsequent use of the treated product unless gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing is involved.