Texas HB4041 amends the Utilities Code to enhance the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose penalties on propane distribution.

Texas HB4041 amends the Utilities Code to require propane distribution system retailers to post financial surety with the Railroad Commission of Texas. The amount of surety must be the lesser of $3 per gallon of aggregate storage capacity or $50,000. The commission can draw down this surety if needed. The bill also allows the commission to assess administrative penalties for violations, with a maximum penalty of $1,000 per violation. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate violation.

Texas HB4041 amends the Utilities Code to enhance the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose penalties on propane distribution.

Texas HB4041 amends the Utilities Code to require propane distribution system retailers to post financial surety with the Railroad Commission of Texas. The amount of surety must be the lesser of $3 per gallon of aggregate storage capacity or $50,000. The commission can draw down this surety if needed. The bill also allows the commission to assess administrative penalties for violations, with a maximum penalty of $1,000 per violation. Each day a violation continues counts as a separate violation.