Texas HB3707 amends criminal offenses related to petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste.

Texas HB3707 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the real owner of seized petroleum products to recover proceeds from their sale. It also amends the Penal Code to create criminal offenses for unlawful appropriation of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment. The bill increases penalties for disposing of oil and gas waste without a permit. It further amends the Government Code to authorize inspections of cargo tanks containing petroleum products and mandates training for officers conducting such inspections. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3707 amends criminal offenses related to petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste.

Texas HB3707 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to allow the real owner of seized petroleum products to recover proceeds from their sale. It also amends the Penal Code to create criminal offenses for unlawful appropriation of petroleum products and oil and gas equipment. The bill increases penalties for disposing of oil and gas waste without a permit. It further amends the Government Code to authorize inspections of cargo tanks containing petroleum products and mandates training for officers conducting such inspections. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.