Texas HB4835 amends the Natural Resources Code and Water Code to enhance emergency response preparedness for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide.

Texas HB4835 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the Railroad Commission of Texas to assess local emergency response officials' preparedness for worst-case discharges from hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipelines. If officials are inadequately equipped, the commission must require operators to fund necessary equipment or training. The bill also amends the Water Code to mandate that permit applicants for such pipelines prepare a response plan and pay fees to support emergency response entities. The Railroad Commission must adopt rules to implement these changes by March 1, 2026.

Texas HB4835 amends the Natural Resources Code and Water Code to enhance emergency response preparedness for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide.

Texas HB4835 amends the Natural Resources Code to require the Railroad Commission of Texas to assess local emergency response officials' preparedness for worst-case discharges from hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipelines. If officials are inadequately equipped, the commission must require operators to fund necessary equipment or training. The bill also amends the Water Code to mandate that permit applicants for such pipelines prepare a response plan and pay fees to support emergency response entities. The Railroad Commission must adopt rules to implement these changes by March 1, 2026.